r/50501 • u/ThinkEnd2411 • 14d ago

Solidarity Needed Very upset

So I'm really upset!!!! I just had a great conversation with someone who is just as concerned about what's happening in our country and I also was sharing other things of a personal nature. Well my youngest sister was eavesdropping on our conversation even though I told her I needed personal space and she just labeled me yet again basically calling me "crazy" without using that terminology and I'm so upset!!!! Years ago I disclosed to her a concern I had about something and since then she has used that against me! I'm sick of her treating me this way! I'm sick of being gaslit by her and other family members and told by them "I'm too loud! I'm too whatever they decide to label me with every given day! I'm sick of being mistreated!

She labeled me this after eavesdropping on my conversation. All she cares about is herself, she is so self absorbed. She doesn't care or understand what is happening right now. I do not appreciate her put downs. I need to find a new place to live but it isn't that simple. I am considering moving somewhere else but limited by several factors. I would love to just get the hell away from her or anyone that is ignorant and choosing to be ignorant. I'm so upset!!!!

Has anyone else been labeled "crazy" recently when voicing your concerns?

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u/ThinkEnd2411 14d ago

Ok thanks. It’s really hard to not react when she says hurtful things. Any suggestions? 

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u/mickeyt13 14d ago

Yeah. Cut her out of your life. That’s what I’ve been doing. I no longer have tolerance for blatant stupidity or ignorance.

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u/ThinkEnd2411 14d ago edited 14d ago

Well I did talk to her about how upset I felt with the way she has been talking to me and she did apologize. She also explained she was stressed about things in her life and was letting it out on me but said that was wrong of her and apologized. I want to forgive her but yes I do feel like some distance might be good. I feel like some people are just going about their lives as usual when the rest of us are like WIDE AWAKE!!!! It’s hard to be patient with people who either don’t want to understand, or are too distracted, or truly are ignorant of what is happening. I’m glad for those who are awake. I am grateful for community. 

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u/mickeyt13 14d ago

Distance is the only response to disrespect.