My Family Is Broken
By meowhisper
@meowch (2220)
United States
October 24, 2020 8:42pm CST
All my life I’m avoiding people who don’t have good intentions. It took me a while to realize my family is taking advantage of me. Every single thing they need me to help. I don’t mind helping but they are asking too much from me. I’m generous and naive but not in a million years have I ever thought my family is so broken and always want something from me. They know I don’t work but expect me to have money to give to the rest of the family. Yet they won’t give a single penny.
My friend pointed out to me let me realize my family doesn’t have my best intentions. It’s aweful.
Is family thicker than water? What’s your opinion?
Photo credit: Pixabay
8 people like this
10 responses
@Shivram59 (31764)
• India
25 Oct 20
@meowch That's strange.If , as you say,you don't work , are jobless,how can they expect you to help them financially!! I am from an undivided family that consists of as many as 25 members.Despite minor differences we all are united When I was jobless, nobody expected any financial help from me.Instead,they would help me when I needed.
1 person likes this
@kaylachan (57615)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Oct 20
I can relate completely. I grew up in a very broken and dysfunctional family. My family stole from me, tried to take advantage of me, and so on. I luckily got out of it at 19, but some people aren't that lucky. I have a husband who loves me, and that's more than enough.
1 person likes this
@kaylachan (57615)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Oct 20
@meowch While you can't turn back time, you can move forward. Set standards for yourself, and don't bend. It's not wrong to put yourself first.
@sabtraversa (12923)
• Italy
8 Jul 21
How is it going now? I'm catching up on old discussions. 
It's almost like they expect you to parent them, but that is not your role. You should be a daughter and a sister, but only if they treat you as such. I'm glad you have a friend and aren't alone. 
It's almost like they expect you to parent them, but that is not your role. You should be a daughter and a sister, but only if they treat you as such. I'm glad you have a friend and aren't alone. 1 person likes this
@meowch (2220)
• United States
9 Jul 21
My brother is avoiding me. He stops messaging me which I don't mind. I'm not talking to my mom; I'm keeping my distance unless it's very urgent that my presence is needed. My friend is like family to me. In fact I need more friends like him.
1 person likes this
@everwonderwhy (6697)
•
25 Oct 20
They must look for employment. Look after yourself first.
You might like to hear or listen to a professional,Dave Ramsey on money matters and family.
Welcome to The Dave Ramsey Show like you've never seen it before. The show live streams on YouTube M-F 2-5pm ET! Watch Dave live in studio every day and see ...
1 person likes this
@everwonderwhy (6697)
•
26 Oct 20
@meowch You're welcome. I trust that you've found some encouragements?
1 person likes this
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
25 Oct 20
For me, family comes first, but not all the time. We do have obligations to our family, but not to the point that we suffer. They say that you can always choose your friends, but you can never choose the family that you are born in. I strongly believe in leaving and cleaving your ties with some family who are toxic for you. If they never see your value other than their next meal ticket, it is time to sever the ties and instead cultivate and nurture your relationship with those who value you, treat you well, and who genuinely cares for you.
1 person likes this
@meowch (2220)
• United States
25 Oct 20
You are exactly right I need to sever the ties. I have a friend that is like a family to me I'm definitely sure I'll nurture this friendship because it means a lot to me.
@RebeccasFarm (86759)
• United States
3 Dec 20
Well it is to me but my family wont bend
1 person likes this
@meowch (2220)
• United States
27 Oct 20
It doesn’t make sense to me either. They must think I’m hiding money they don’t know about. I get a feeling that my family think I’m living a luxurious lifestyle.
@sweetshayens (328)
•
25 Oct 20
So sorry to hear. Yes it will be so hurt when we know someone we love (or think they love us) was doing cunning thing on us. Be safe there :-)
1 person likes this
