I've stopped contacting my parents. It's been months since I last spoke to them. Yesterday my brother called me and told me that my mother is upset I don't call her.
This is cold but I really feel no reason to talk to them. In fact I think I'm happier not doing so. Like I'd rather not revisit the time in my life I spent in their house.
Is this normal for someone in their twenties? I'll probably go see them at Christmas anyway
Its normal but your parents want you to keep in touch.
If you don't feel like you want to, make sure you won't regret it when they die.
I personally don't blame you, and its far from abnormal, just mean.
>>18665885
Pass the word along via your brother that you are well and happy, but at the moment you feel you are better off without contact. Assure them that you will turn to them if anything bad happens.
Meanwhile, if you plan to stay in touch with your brother, give him permission to tell them anything he knows about your activities
What was your childhood with them like?
Same here OP, I'm 18 and I talk to my parents maybe once every two months. I live with grandparents because they live close to a good school but I really don't see the point in talking to my parents.
A 5 minute call every two weeks wont hurt. I dont know what your childhood was like so I dont really have a black and white opinion. Relationships with fathers tend be grow best when you are older. Just try not to be shallow cause they wont be around long
>>18665885
Did you have a bad childhood? Do you have any good memories.
Must be pretty heartbreaking to carry someone in your body for 9 months, provide for all their needs for 20+ years then have them leave your house and not want to talk to you because it makes them feel "happy".