Overwhelmed

[Depression = 72% of members]

Hi... .it’s been brought to my attention that I’ve been raised in an emotionally incestuous relationship with my mother. It’s a lot to take in.
My insecurities, guilt and blocks to moving forward all make sense now. I thought that it all came from having an alcoholic as a dad but now I know it’s coming from this as well. It’s lonely. I feel burdened by this. I feel like it’s so much to carry. I’m sad and angry. I feel like I want to mourn for my inner child but I’m also wanting to hold it together for my husband and son.

It’s an awful feeling... .

[Deeblue]

Hi... .it’s been brought to my attention that I’ve been raised in an emotionally incestuous relationship with my mother. It’s a lot to take in.
My insecurities, guilt and blocks to moving forward all make sense now. I thought that it all came from having an alcoholic as a dad but now I know it’s coming from this as well. It’s lonely. I feel burdened by this. I feel like it’s so much to carry. I’m sad and angry. I feel like I want to mourn for my inner child but I’m also wanting to hold it together for my husband and son.

It’s an awful feeling... .

[Insom]

 

Hi, Deepblue!  Welcome.

Wow, it sounds like you've had a real breakthrough and that you're feeling a lot.  Take heart!  You are not alone. Many of us here have walked a similar path.

it’s been brought to my attention that I’ve been raised in an emotionally incestuous relationship with my mother. It’s a lot to take in.

Would you like to say more about your breakthrough?  How was this info brought to your attention?

I feel burdened by this. I feel like it’s so much to carry. I’m sad and angry. I feel like I want to mourn for my inner child but I’m also wanting to hold it together for my husband and son.

It's normal and healthy to want to feel your feelings.  Do you have someone in your life you can talk with about this?

[Mutt]

Hi Deepblue,



Id like to echo  Insom you’re not alone. It helps to talk to others that can relate, we’re here to listen, you can share your feelings with us here on the forums.