You sound like a very good, giving, loving person. Not many people could cope with your situation and it is truly unfortunate that you have had to, particulalry since such a young age.
Can you talk to them about this issue? You needn't abandon them, but I do find that people are often more self-sufficient when they must be, as you are, and given too much help can become accustomed to being lazy or weak. They may be capable of supporting themselves more than you give them credit for. By all means, do not abandon them, but you should be able to find a way to continue to love and support them without being a martyr.
And seek couseling. You've been living in a very warped situation and it has skewed your perspective perhaps even more than you can realize. A therapist can also help you improve your social skills, though ultimately you must do the legwork.
Trapped To Failure By My Own Circumstance (Long)
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You sound like a very good, giving, loving person. Not many people could cope with your situation and it is truly unfortunate that you have had to, particulalry since such a young age.
Can you talk to them about this issue? You needn't abandon them, but I do find that people are often more self-sufficient when they must be, as you are, and given too much help can become accustomed to being lazy or weak. They may be capable of supporting themselves more than you give them credit for. By all means, do not abandon them, but you should be able to find a way to continue to love and support them without being a martyr.
And seek couseling. You've been living in a very warped situation and it has skewed your perspective perhaps even more than you can realize. A therapist can also help you improve your social skills, though ultimately you must do the legwork.