Is it normal to want to be dead to your family?

My family is messed up. Im the youngest of 4 siblings. My father hit my mother when we were young and she fleed. We have suffered continuous hunger, physical and psychological abuse and Ive suffered sexual abuse to which my mum told me is not a big deal. My father was a drunk who I didnt know and didnt care until he was going to die. I have a druggie brother who beat me up when i couldnt give him money for drugs at 13 yrs old and he was 22. We all have such deep issues/depression which has messed us up and stopped us from forming meaningful relationships. When we fight its like world war 3. I dont have the energy anymord and just want happiness. Ive sabotaged good relationships because i find it weird for someone to love me. I used to think i was evil till one day i realized i have alot of friends who love me and the only way for me to acheive peace is to completly cut these ppl out. Not answer their calls, move so they dont know where i live not talk to anyone who can pass on information to them even if its just that im fine. Literally be dead to them so if i get married or have kids, they will never know. Im not perfect, i can say horrible things when provoked, but i have a loving heart which is never seen. I cant better myself with them in my life. What do you think? Sorry for the long post and thanks for reading.

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  • Chillpill

    I think it's understandable that you feel that way after everything you've been through. But remember you don't have to make any permanent decisions now. Take a much needed break from them and focus on making a better life for yourself. In the long term, you never know how things will turn out for everyone. Sometimes people do change for the better. Even if it seems unlikely now, I wouldn't completely give up on that possibility.

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    • Whoisit

      Thank you, yes.

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  • Avant-Garde

    It's normal that you feel this way. My family is crazy and dysfunctional. They've caused me so many problems. I've been verbally, emotionally and occasionally physically abused. They also seem to have a odd obsession with my body, but thankfully it is only some of them. I can't forgive for how much they've ruined my life. I've been planning that once I graduate from college to get a restraining order against them. I don't want them to ruin my chances at having a successful professional career and finding someone that loves me. They're so controlling! I don't want them to contact me. I don't want to have anything to do with them ever again! I have some family members that like me fall into the black sheep category. One member got fed up with their bullshit and "disappeared" for a while. The first day, they were talking about calling the police. They called her non-stop and even went to her house only to find out that she had sold it. I think they called the police before the week was even up and my relative responded after about four-five weeks. Looking back on what she did, it was brilliant and very brave of her. The family has always seemed to disregard her and when she got back in contact with them, they really treated her like shit. Saying that she was being silly and immature,etc. I feel bad for her. I would like to move far away them. Move to europe if possible. I want to put as many miles between us as possible.

    I have friends, but most of them don't know the shit I've had to deal with. I told one about some of my problems and she was understanding. Maybe you could talk to someone like a therapist or a close friend. Someone who will be understanding and caring. I suggest you get a restraining order against them. That way if they call you or try to stalk you, then you could get them arrested. You might even be able to take legal action against them because of your abuse.

    I may or may not have had it as bad as you, but I still get what you're going through.
    Good Luck and stay safe:)

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    • Whoisit

      Your post has been very helpful, thank you.

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      • Avant-Garde

        You're quite welcome:)

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  • squirtle

    why are you pushing away those who love you? Isn't that what you are seeking?

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    • Whoisit

      It's too destructive.

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