Has anyone???

Question

Cut all ties with their family. If so why and did you ever again include them in your life, any regrets?

Answer 1

My girlfriend of 20 yrs has, it has been a very tough road for her, but with the support of friends, she has succeded in life. I am so proud of her and her accomplishments. Her family has contacted her, but only to ask for money, since she is making a handsome wage. She has not included them in her life, and wishes to remain that way. They were hurtful in her youth, and distrustful. She has done much better off withouth them, But every situation is different for people, you have to be the judge for your own self. Take care, I'm sure you'll make the right decision for yourself. Good luck.

Answer 2

I did and wow, was it a relief! You'd think it impossible for a whole mess of family to be so corrupt, but oddly it happens. I know I am happy to have nothing to do with them becuase I was wronged in many ways and the whole family chooses to not take any responsibility of owning up to the fact that they didn't treat many things right or hold others accountable for their actions. I don't want a family like that and having something like that in my life is just a big downer and I'm on this earth to achieve. Sure it's sad to know that you don't have the family you wanted or wished you had, but that doesn't mean you can't gain new family and make your own. Personally for me I've discovered the side of my family I was always kept from and they're wonderful loving people. For those who don't have that, family isn't who you're born to, family is who loves you and YOU can pick who to surround youself with. Don't waste minute being unhappy.

Answer 3

My father and I fell out and I have to say, I got over it quite quickly. He was an alcoholic, bad tempered and a womaniser who made everyone's life a complete misery. When he was on his deathbed, I offered to be in contact (my mother asked me to, and against my wishes, I agreed) and my father turned me down. I knew he would. He died refusing to speak to me. By the way, we fell out because I told him he was an alcoholic, which was true. He'd spent half our lives drunk. As he lay dying, he said he was sorry.
But that's the way it goes.
No, I don't regret it. I wouldn't recommend it, though. It is always better to have a good relationship with someone, but I also think that it takes two people to have a relationship. We all need to put in the effort and I don't believe that we should be doormats to someone else's lifestyle.

Answer 4

Yes I have.....with both my Mothers Other son and my Mother. Reason....well lets just say greed when my Father past away....it is a VERY long story but the final straw was when they wanted me to "Look through his ashes for the gold from his teeth" Yeah I know hard to believe but sadly true....so regrets NO Firkin Way!

Answer 5

Why would you even contemplate such a thing? Of course there will be regrets. The person to cut ties with should be the one who asked you to do such a thing!! If it is your own idea, seek professional help as soon as possible!!

Answer 6

It happens some times on purpose sometimes not. When on purpose, no regrets. When one decides to do things like this. There tends to be huge reasons...

Answer 7

YES I have several times . I go back because they are family and it is best to try and deal with them but when it gets to damn soap opera I leave again for months or years.

Answer 8

I havent, but my ex did, and yes, she regreted it. Unless your family was tottaly losers and in Prison for major crimes, then keep in touch.

Answer 9

WHY, HAS THIS PROBLEM ACCURED WITH U?