Where can a person turn to for online support when he has one really screwed up family?

Question

My mother has border line personality disorder, my half brother and I broke it off, my other half brother is now my sister, my father marries woman for a hobby, that side of the family won’t speak to me, my mother’s side hates me even thought I do the family reunions, my grandfather on that side, (my dad’s parents are dead and buried) is a fanatical Christian. My adopted sister has moved on, the adopted brother is in jail and the other adopted sister and her son were brutally murdered. I am a struggling student, 27, who is rising above all this, but at times I feel so alone.

Answer 1

i think that an online support isnt going to help you. I think that if you go find a counselor to go talk to is better. If you cant afford that then talk to a local pastor he might be able to help you out. It seems like if you don't get this out of your mind and talk to someone about it then your going to have a hard time dealing with it in the future. Get help or find something that will help you deal with all the emotions that your going through.

Answer 2

Honey, lots of people come on here when they need support from time to time. Although that sounds like a season of shows from Jerry Springer, it's your life and somehow and some way you've managed to rise above it and trudge along. You have to realize that none of us have that perfect family. Those that claim they do, are either in severe denial or have had one too many cocktails after work to notice. But where we come from does not define who we are or what we are going to be. You are on the right path. And when you are feeling lonely, sad, blue, confused, angry, etc. Come on here and vent it out. Ask your questions, get some feedback and you'll feel a little better. Life is all about learning and each day we get the chance to learn something new or start over. Never forget that...and it helps to keep in mind that no matter how bad things seem....they could always be worse honey.

Answer 3

I had a screwed up family too. I had to make it on my own when I was 15 it was hard not having a family to protect you or talk to. I worked but didn't make enough to support myself so there were times that I was out on the streets. I didn't even no what I was going to eat. I made it through without my family. Its not always healthy staying in that situation. I took the hard way and it payed off now I have a family of my own. God was looking out for me.It made me a stronger person.I've gone through the system shelter,foster homes, really bad adoption. I talk to guys that want to commit suicide because they feel like there is no way out. When I tell them my stories they cry and ask how did I keep myself going?Truly it was getting past the hard times what was coming ahead.Now I have a 8 month old son that I look at everyday with much thanks. Hope you find your way.

Answer 4

You know that old expression "blood is thicker than water"...well whoever made up that horsesh!t, should be kicked in the crotch!!

I came from a pretty dysfunctional family myself, but I was lucky. I realized early on that I am responsible for my happiness and I don't have to believe all the cr@p my family tells me. So needless to say, I worked on making my own life happy (which is a pretty darn full time job!!).

But the rewards are great, because my family is still full of miserable excuses for human beings and I'm one happy individual.

Answer 5

turn to someone with the same problem. like myself.

im 25 and my family absolutely hates me. my mother has called the cops on me when i tried to talk to her. my father marrys all these woman. my mothers family hates me. my fathers family hates me... i live by myself for the fear of being disliked. my brother tried to kill me. my sisters are into drugs. and on top of it all I HAVE NO ONE TO TALK TO...and im completely sane.

Answer 6

When you find that support group let me know where I can find it ;-)