I thought for years that it was my abusive childhood that kept me drinking. Turns out it was me holding onto my abusive childhood that kept me drinking. Long after I became an adult, I nursed the pain. It took getting sober, taking the steps (yes, AA), and making a decision to forgive and move on. In many cases, that meant cutting ties with family members.
I choose who I let in my life today. Shared DNA doesn't obligate me to anyone but my children.
Peace & Love,
Sugah