My Aunt's Abuse Is Real
once upon a time i lived with my aunt from 2003-2009. shes like the ultimate narcissist tbh. never supportive, always cold and fake. she would abuse me for not doing things her way. at first it worked but then i got too independent and we had a blowout which mde me move out. to her, i was selfish, and her gravy train stopped running lol.
things escalated in july 2009 when i tried using her computer without teling her. all because i wanted to sign up for fall classes. she came home mad that day. after that, teh arguments and insults got worse. one time i made a phone call during peak hours and got charged extra. while dying my hair in peace, she yelled at me through closed doors. i told her i cant live like this anymore. after that, it was clear i had to move out. felt sad but also relieved. moved out 3 months later.
no more abuse or tears now just peace. though there were more issues later on but im not ready to tlk about those yet. she passed away a year later so we went no contact. still feel haunted by the mess shes left behind. and yeah, i'm crying rn which is fne
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Got it. Short and to the point.
I hope you don't mind me saying this, but I'm really sorry about what happened with your aunt,. It's nice of you to share it here, and maybe it helps to know tere are others who understand.
Thanks a lot-I guess it brought back some really tugh memories from Sunday evening that made me feel pretty upset.
Sorry about that. Thanks for sharing. Family can be a mess sometimes. Your aunt was hurting but took it out on you. I know people who do stuff like that too. I don't let it get to me. It's fine to feel upset when others treat us badly, especially when we didn't deserve it. The pain sticks around even as time passes. Hope you find peace.
Seven years have passed since she died, yet the scars remain visible.
Oh yeah, I totally get where you're coming from. It's a real tough spot, but remember, you're not the only one going throguh it. Families can be a whole mix of emotions and challenges sometimes.
You know, talking about my late aunt just reminded me of something that happened last Sunday, and it's been really weighing on me. It was like a sudden flashback to when we were all living together, and things got really tough for her. Anyway, thinking about how everything went downhill with her situation totally brought back some sad memories, and I ended up crying about it.
It can. A lot to handle. Crying helps. Hope you're better now
Those flashbacks felt like the whole expereince was happening all over again-it was so vivid. But you know, with time and distance, things start to settle down a bit.
That sounds difficult.
Yeah, like you said, she does have some good qualities. But, man, putting up with all that frustration? Not fun at all. I'm sorry it had to go down like this.
But hey, you're totally free of her now. This is a tough moment, for sure, but your feelings are real and totally valid. You've closed one chapter and are about to start another. Here's to the future-good luck!