- Date posted
- Yesterday
Someone please HELP
Feeling hurt and triggered by something my brother said Hi everyone, I just need to get this out and explain what’s going on. I’m struggling right now because my OCD is triggering really badly. Recently, my younger brother, who has autism, said something that really hurt me. He claimed that when we were kids, I kissed him on the cheek and that it felt “inappropriate” to him. I know that sounds shocking and painful — and honestly, it is. It breaks my heart that my own brother would say something like that about me. I want to make it clear that I would never do anything inappropriate. I remember being a loving older sibling, and I’ve always had strong morals and values. I only ever showed affection in innocent ways, like hugs or kisses on the cheek as a child — something completely normal. I also know that if anything harmful had actually happened, I would remember it. I’ve told other people about this, and they’ve reassured me that I should just ignore him, that he’s probably just trying to get under my skin or doesn’t fully understand what he’s saying. And logically, I know that’s true — especially since he even admitted he might have misread my intentions. But emotionally, it’s really hard. My OCD is making me question myself and spiral, and it’s painful to hear that my own brother would accuse me of something bad when I know I did nothing wrong. I just wanted to share this here because I need support and reassurance that what I’m feeling is valid, and that I’m not a bad person. It’s tough, but I’m trying to remember that his words do not define me, and that my memories and intentions were innocent.