- Date posted
- 5y
- Date posted
- 5y
Oh no I’m so sorry :( you don’t deserve that treatment at all postpartum or not, She did horrible things to you and she should own up to it instead of deflecting she sounds super toxic
- Date posted
- 5y
Btw she's wasn't just "picking on me" she was really abusing me
- Date posted
- 5y
I think it’s important to create as much physical and emotional space between you and your sister right now as possible. As much as you may want a conversation, acknowledgment, and apology, she’s clearly unwilling to do this, and the more you engage with her, the more emotional abuse she seems to be piling on you. You do NOT have to keep accepting this. And you cannot force her to see the errors of her ways. That will require a lot of hard self introspection on her part. And that’s her job to do, not yours. I’m glad your mom and older sister are supportive. I’m glad your brother protected you when you were young. You say he has a tendency to protect others, and in this case he’s choosing to protect her. It’s not necessarily right. But you cannot change this. And it may be better to have some temporary distance from him for a bit too. And yes, you have every right to feel betrayed. You can feel anything and everything you want to feel. But the only person you have control over here is you. Setting healthy boundaries here is your greatest tool. And while it’s difficult to start using boundaries with loved ones when we aren’t used to it, it will ultimately create a healthier and safer environment for you. Please protect yourself. Being postpartum doesn’t excuse abuses of the past or present. And it seems that it’s making her less willing than ever to engage with you in a respectful manner.
Be a part of the largest OCD Community
Share your thoughts so the Community can respond