Do I just need to let go now?

[KnobTheBuilder]

Is there a point you reach with your family where you just kind of have to give up and accept that they just aren't bothered about you and your children? Its breaking my heart at the moment that no one is particularly bothered with us despite me trying.

I did write a massive post but I've deleted it because its just too upsetting now seeing all the little ways they put us down and treat us differently. Subtle little things. I think writing it out has helped me see I might have answered my own question :(

Is it stupid to reduce contact with family even if there's not been some massive drama? Just gradual little things? I'm scared of making the wrong choices.

There is nothing wrong with surrounding you and your children with loving, positive and life affirming people.

There is all nothing wrong with moving away from people who belittle, hurt, and are indifferent to your feelings.

Not only does this make your life less stressful, but you teach your children the difference between healthy and toxic relationships.

Sometimes those toxic people are family. The very people who are supposed to love and support you unconditionally. But not everyone is lucky enough to have been dealt a good hand. For those of us who don't, we find love in other places and thank our lucky stars we are not those people.