My Introduction

[ItsMe1961]

I've been told I had a textbook experience of a kid born to a teen mother. Raised by grandparents until she "grew up" and got married. Mom beat herself everyday for her mistake. It was clear as day. She took it out on me, both in our longterm interpersonal relationship and the occasional bullying and berating me into turning the other cheek or by deciding my future for me. They even went on vacation behind my back.

Things have been 50/50 for me for a good while. Coasting. Getting by. Recently had a setback by allowing someone else's chaos into my life. Again.

[Moondance]

Welcome to you ItsMe1961.

I am glad you found Oots but so very sorry for how or why you got here.

You will find some great support and if your looking for any information you most likely will find it here as well.  Once you get comfortable with the different boards it will make it easier to navigate.

Wishing you the best with your journey.

[TheBigBlue]

Hi there,

I'm really glad you shared this. 💛

What you describe: being caught in your mom's pain and having your own needs pushed aside, that's a lot for a child to carry.

Also that pattern of letting someone else's chaos back in ... many of us here recognize that too. You're not alone in this.

I'm really glad you're here. 💛
(if that's ok)

[Hope67]

Welcome 

[Kizzie]

Hi and a warm welcome to Out of the Storm ItsMe  I imagine like everyone here you want to be living more that 50% so coming here is a really good start. We talk a lot about why we do what we do (mainly because we had to protect ourselves), and what to do to move past just surviving (understanding why we behave as we do, setting boundaries, being kind and compassionate with ourselves, putting responsibility for what happened squarely where it belongs - on our abusers, etc).

Anyway, glad you're here   

[NarcKiddo]

Welcome. I'm glad you found us. It's horrible to be treated as a mistake and I'm so sorry you had to endure that.