'Parents, your kids don't 'owe' you something just because you gave birth to them.'
to tell us which"normal" family things are actually toxic, and they didn't hold back. Here are the eye-opening results:"The idea that you have to confide in your parents, or other family members, about your problems.""You should confide in someone that you trust and who cares about you, and sometimes that isn’t your family.
"I was shamed constantly by my aunt for not 'doing enough' for my mom, when in actuality, my mom was severely mentally ill, and even the nurses at the home where she lives now have difficultly caring for her. I was not a trained professional — I was just a teenager — so it's really shocking to me how much care I was expected to provide just under the guise of 'she raised you; now you owe her.
"The pressure just stresses everyone out, making it even harder to smile. Having photos where the family is complete is nice, but not at the extent of people's sanity. Genuine photos that show off everyone's personality are way better than forcing every member of the family to smile when some are clearly depressed.""Just because they're your mom or dad or your elder does not mean you should NOT stand up for yourself when they do or say something to disrespect you.