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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For me it was sexual abuse and the way my family reacted when I disclosed it (parent is still married to the person who did it and claimed not to remember). The way my parent reacted isn't something I can be around even if I tried so hard to make it work. 
I hate that I am lumped in with "less legitimate" cases, including by the parent who didn't abuse me, although it doesn't mean those other cases aren't legit. [/quote]

My mother did this my entire life but she wasnt married to him and he died. I've finally come to the conclusion that she can't see herself as a bad parent and so makes up stories when uncomfortable. You can't change people. I spend some minimal time with her because I want my kids to see that we can forgive and be the bigger person and take care of the elderly. I've just turned it into something I want to do for myself rather than her. [/quote]

That’s great for you? Don’t imply others should be able to follow your example. “You can’t change people” does not mean “you have to have an ongoing relationship with people who deny you were physically abused.” [/quote]

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