Can your mother betray you?
Betrayal can also come in different pretexts. It can be when someone lies to you, when a partner betrays you, when let down by someone you truly trusted and when you discover some things about your parents you never thought they could or might have done and got involved in.
Why do I feel betrayed by my family?
As pointed out on ArcGIS, “Betrayal can be caused by many things including jealousy, greed, power, and fear. These reasons can push people, even as close as family, to act against you for their own personal reasons even if it means causing you pain.”
What does it feel like to be betrayed by your own mother?
There’s physical pain, which, in time, it heals. There’s the pain of mental illness and the pain of trauma, which is like neverending darkness. But when your own mother, father, or other family members betray you in your darkest hour, it’s a pain that’s hard to describe.
Should you care about the people who have betrayed you?
As for those who are still among the living, after forgiveness comes distance. Some of those people who betrayed you must be loved from afar. You cannot submerge yourself in a close relationship with someone you cannot trust. Care about them, yes, but try to limit time spent with them for your own well-being.
What do you do when you have a toxic mother?
It’s tough having a toxic mom, but remember there are things you can do to cope. As Patel says, “You are not your mom. You can take control and detach yourself. Seek support and therapy if needed. Do not react, take this personally, and do not feel responsible for your mom’s feelings.
What is the worst thing about family betrayal?
Of all the hurts accumulated throughout life, family betrayal is the worst. When your own relatives turn against you, it’s almost unbearable. When I was a child, I was abused. When my parents found out, many years later, they turned a blind eye to my pain.