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[quote=Anonymous]OP, your post makes me so sad. I grew up with a similarly dysfunctional family, although not as bad as yours sounds. I was frequently told I was too sensitive, imagining things, wrong about things, etc. After loads and loads of therapy, I finally understand my family. They are extremely damaged and emotionally restricted people. My mom has been through some really rough experiences, and her coping mechanism is to develop a narrow set of "acceptable" life choices - hers - and mock everything else. It makes her feel safe, and she is not emotionally aware enough to see how damaging it is to others.

The dynamic in your family is toxic. You may not be able to see it since you are so immersed in it, but no one should ever have to deal with being mocked and insulted by their family. I don't care how tough or strong you are - that takes a toll on you. It has to. The fact that you sound so blasé about it makes me think that you have coped with it by becoming numb to it - which makes perfect sense, but that creates its own set of problems.

Have you done any therapy? I strongly suggest it. And in the interim, I would limit (or eliminate) your exposure to your family. 
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