Do you find that you are growing apart from your family?

[Anonymous]

Typically while I was growing up I would reach out to family members and or they would reach out to me when in terms of support or otherwise. But as I’m getting older I feel that when I communicate with my family that I feel stressed out and my mind feels heavy and my judgement is irrational. I also am the only one in my family that did not finish school and did not go to college and I didn’t get past grade 7 but I am also the only one in my family that works a full-time job and makes a comfortable wage and I’m very independent. You know how you’re supposed to surround yourself with people that lift you up and not surround yourself with people that bring you down? and so unfortunately in this case, my family brings me down and I’ve taken it upon myself to distance myself from them.
Anyone else have a similar thing? Or is this part of life some times?

Thank you 🙏

[Changiis07]

I mean I feel like it happens. I also feel like when you grow older you tend to distance yourself from certain people. I catch myself distancing from people even friends can bring you down too. I have a friend who is getting her Bachelor's and also working full time, she has no time for fun pretty much and is always stressed. As for me I got a certificate in college but that was it.. I work full time and own a home, I also take care of my mom and have paid of my car. I have money save and I feel I am not stressed I am doing well. It's hard when you feel it's your family though as long as you are happy you can show that to them. Maybe plan some adventures/trips and be happy. Sometimes we are happy with the job we have, at least fo rme at the moment I do not want to go to college. I am happy working and also have a side business.