Toxic adult children

Posted by floralou @floralou, Mar 25 12:11pm

Uve been on depression and anxiety meds .
for decades. Several Med changes over the years Doing good on current meds However, my 2 adult children have abandoned me and their father. 18 months ago our youngest son decided to not talk to us I ended up on PTSD meds, spent most awake time shoving meds into my mouth fro help stay sleeping. My husband got me up and dressed to get me to psychologist and psychiatrist weekly. My heart felt shattered. Millions of tiny pieces of glass. I had never worked and devoted my entire life to my so children and grandkids. I dream about them, I still wake up screaming
(PTSD meds). still see both drs. , I jyst don't seem to get over the trama. Some days I just stay in bed crying At thus point my heart is still shattered and my spirit is depleated. Ant suggestions???

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junkartist | @junkartist | 1 day ago

I have dealt with depression since I was very small. I am 73 now. I was coming out of it when I turned 70. Then my oldest child started criticising me harshly. She and I almost pulled through it, but then I didn't email her for some time (the only way she would communicate.) and began "attacking me" while I responded with denial. This extended to my two boys. My middle son stopped talking to me for another reason, my youngest hung on to me and my husband, although he had some rough times. it's been about four years and it still hurts. I beat myself up for mistakes I made. I did a lot for my children as they were growing. Now I felt that I didn't know my children at all. I've gotten to a place where I can hide the pain. I try to do the things that I love such as writing and art, but I think the pain won't go away. I do things with my youngest. My husband is the best. I'm blessed to have him. My youngest is a treasure. There are no grandchildren in site, but I have a nephew to send presents to and some close friends. Thank you for listening.

misspeanut5722 | @misspeanut5722 | 23 hours ago

I know this hurt. I have found on Youtube some very special motivational talks
by, of all the people, Denzel Washington and he is a very good speaker.

Just go to wherever you watch Youtube and search Denzel Washington Motivational
Speaker. He has many sharings and one of my favorite is "The Blessing of Being
REJECTED by Your Child in Old Age."

Just check it out I think you will like it.