Always put yourself first...respectful to them yes...doesnt mean you have to bow down for them.

You did great. You are stronger, healthier, more loving and more loved. You dealt with such a difficult situation with grace, strength and positive energy. Just as you have done so many times in so many ways these last few months.

You can deal with the negativity around you without getting sucked into it and without getting dragged down by it. You are giving yourself permission to be your true self in any circumstance -- and, believe me, that 'true self' is BEAUTIFUL. In so many ways. It is a joy to see you letting the world (and yourself) truly get to experience the wonderful woman you are.

You will have an AMAZING 2019.

I am sorry to hear that. It must be very hard not to have a good relationship with your parents and sibling(s).

From what I know about you and from you, you are a lovely, loving and wonderful person.

Be who you are because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. Let 2019 be the best of years.

Dealing with our family-of-origin can be so challenging especially when they are dysfunctional. Your role is frozen in time when you are still 8 no matter how old you get and how much you changed.
This is where we first get a sense of safety and belonging or not.
Good for you for your awareness. It's a long slog but you are making changes, setting boundaries.

By the way, how is the counseling doing?

Glad you are back to home base
Please take care of yourself. You have more than enough on your plate as it is.
Blessings and a very Happy New Year to you. 2019 should be an excellent adventure for you.

It's not easy but you did it

Sounds like you are very strong now

Just keep being your true self

ALWAYS