Posted by BeArDedLADY on August 16, 2002, at 14:48:39
In reply to Family,isolation,etc., posted by sjb on August 16, 2002, at 9:41:03
I have a nice family, and I've never been molested, but I saw this and thought, "That's my uncle!" We're Jewish, so it's pretty unusual to have a redneck, hunting-loving*, right-wing anything in our family. Gatherings with this man are always dreaded.
I do want to say, though, that those well-meaning family members don't mean to remind you of a mental illness. They probably do really care. And if you'd like them not to bother you when you "disappear" for a while, drop a line to tell them you're okay before they e-mail you.
I suppose if you're not grateful that you have a loving family, that's something to bring up in therapy. But do express your feelings with your family; tell them it bothers you when they check in on you like that. But offer them something to calm their fears.
beardy
(*No offense to the hunters out there.)
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