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To be triggered by the Monsters mini series on Netflix

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Namechangeforareasontoday · 26/09/2024 16:58

I started watching as background noise while working, but it actually has really disturbed me.

My father didn't SA me, yes he was a bit odd in some ways (he would tell us we should buy nice underwear so our boyfriends couldn't complain about him not providing us with the basics), but above it all he was a fairly violent man.

What really, really triggered me was the "we're doing this because we want you to excel" type of thing. It was something that we heard all the time.

When he committed a crime (he's in jail for it now) he told us that it was our fault. The other thing that also make think of the parallels is that the characters mention they really love and even admire their father. I don't, but my sister does (which is one of the reasons why I don't talk to her anymore).

If you read this novel, thank you! I needed to get it out of my chest.

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SoBoredWithThisNow · 26/09/2024 16:59

I havent watched this, but I'm sorry you went through this. Is therapy something you have considered?

Hillrunning · 26/09/2024 17:01

It can be really hard when you start something without much thought and it turns out to bring up a lot for you. Are you able to stop watching? Unfortunately I never am, I have to see things through. 13 reasons why, sent me into a spiral and I only put it on for while i folded laundry. Big hugs for you.

Namechangeforareasontoday · 26/09/2024 17:05

@Hillrunning yes it started like that! Something random to watch. I think I can stop, but at the same time I've found it demi helpful that I can now see the abuse and not sugar coat it.

@SoBoredWithThisNow I've been to therapy but I didn't find it that helpful tbh

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