Decided to take a new approadc

[RaraRachael]

Over the past few years my MH hasn't been great - Toxic mother who then took sides with XH over split, being ignored by relatives in favour of him, neighbours being horrible to us.

I have let it all get on top of me and have spent hours, days stewing about it and letting it get me down so that it affected my health and took over my life.

I've decided now to try to think "To hell with them all" and not let it bother me. I don't care if I don't have anything to do with my cousins as I never see them except for funerals. Just because your parents are siblings doesn't mean you have to like people.

I will concentrate on my kids and friends from now on and hopefully have a happier life.

It is sad when there is a family fallout but I think you have to look past any betrayal and put yourself first. You and your children are your priority and so don’t let other people bring your mood down and concentrate on yourself. I think it’s a good approach. It’s important to make yourself happy and allow yourself to be also.