How to get out of my dysfunctional Family?

Hmm… I’m not too happy with this term ‘disfunctional family’- it’s like since the existence of the Simpsons, it’s the new term to use to describe families.

No-one expects a family to run like something from the Stepford Wives. There’s always going to be siblings tearing each others hair out, parents raising their voices, squabbles, conflict, personality clashes. It’s normal. I’ll tell you one thing, if one of them were to fall seriously ill tomorrow, chances are you’d be feeling pretty stink for posting this question.

I’ve had numerous fallings out with my family- my mother has often had far too conservative views for my liking and has often been very controlling, while my father can be very argumentative, and my sister will seek attention from wherever she can get it. But over the years I’ve learned to just let it go. Sure, I still have things I don’t like about them, but I’ll still help them if they need a hand. It’s a real measure of your character if you can say “I’m not overly fond of what this person says/does, but I still respect them as a person”.

If they get too much at times, just go out for a walk, clear your head, then come back and discuss what happened and how you feel. It’s much easier to build bridges to get over the obstacles, than to just wash your hands of them.

I wish you luck in this area.

I can sympathize. I don’t know what it’s like for you, but I feel like my family life is horrible. I hide from them in my room all day and hate being around them. I dread it when my parents come home from work because I know soon the peace will be shattered and the yelling will begin. I wish they would beat me instead of yell. I just can’t stand the yelling, It makes me feel like crap. If your situation is similar or worse then mine then I wish you the best of luck.

how old are you

Who wants a normal family? Honestly, every family is dysfunctional.

Shame on you for taking them for granted.

There are plenty of people out in the world with no one.

After all, you aren’t being abused or neglected.

Get over it and grow up.