I made a point of keeping my family at a distance. Then my great-grandmother (woman who sort of raised me) and my infant nephew died. So I tried to be decent and reach out to them. That was a grievous mistake. I was forced to talk to the person who molested me as a kid, everyone in the family now despises me because i didn't fly out (i legit didn't have the money, nor could i ask them for aid). Also ome sketchy guy i don't know is calling my phone and demanding money. I am seriously considering changing my number. I didn't give them my address but I gave them the number in a good faith effort. Now, they reward my faith with this horrible shit.
Anyway, after all that I wanted to cut things off and make sure they stay cut off because my life is pretty okay. So has anyone had any experience with burning bridges in a permanent and effective way?
Well. This past year I ran away from home when I was 17. I'm 18 now almost 19. I ran away from home due to my mother being a manipulative, emotionally abusive and her crazy "The end of times are coming" ideas. I planned to run away from home ever since I was 14. I didn't do it until I was 17 cuz I was too young. Anyway. I cut off my mom from my life almost completely. I just ignore her calls and I shut her down when she ever wants to tell me some religious bullshit she found on the internet. I currently live with my aunt and I only seldomly see her.
Anyway if you really wanna cut them off just block all of their numbers. Pretend they don't exist. You don't need that negativity in your life.
>>18717833
What's the problem?
Don't contact them.
Hang up when they call you.
Get on with your life.
>>18717981
This pretty much. I had an abusive mum and one day I just up and left. Haven't had contact with her for a good few months now. Just don't talk to them. I know it's hard but you don't owe them anything if they treat you like shit. Just keep that in mind.