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Irritated that my family pats themselves on the back for all my accomplishments

I know I shouldn’t care, but they get under my skin. I come from a cornucopia of abuse and neglect. It was definitely a ‘ fend for yourself’ upbringing, which.. thankfully I did/do.

Yet with every bit of progress I made/make they are proud —- of themselves

As if my ability to survive/overcome is a success story of their parenting. 😑 It’s a little insulting.
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caccoon · 36-40
They can try and take credit all they want, but it won't change the truth and the fact you made yourself the amazing person you are today 💙

I'm sorry they do that though. 😔
WhateverWorks · 36-40
The living 3000 miles away from all of them helps immensely lol @caccoon
caccoon · 36-40
@WhateverWorks I would imagine it does 💙 We can make our own healthy connections 😊