How do you deal with toxic parents?

[Anonymous]

That want to have a say in anything you do in your life and constantly belittle you, insult you, negatively criticize anything you do, when you don't agree with them, emotionally and verbally abuse you and not allow you to be yourself, yell at you, threaten, gaslight you and demean your character?

[PrettyPriya]

Yikes. I am very sorry to hear this. I only assume you are speaking from experience. Fortunately for me, I had a very loving and supportive family, so I cannot relate. I do feel terrible if that is happening to you.

Well, it is really going to depend on the situation. Do you live with them or on your own? If you live with them, very little you can do other than voice your displeasure at the way they treat you. That is likely not going to get you very far. It may make things worse.

If you don't live with them, you have the option of distancing yourself as much as possible. This is going to be whether you are dependent on them or not. If you rely on them, again, little you can do.

Now, if you do rely on them and really cannot get away from them, create opportunities to do so. Get a job, work extra hours, find activity groups at school or in the community. Basically, anything to get away from the problem and so something productive or enjoyable. Best of luck to you.

[Changiis07]

Try my best to save money and move out that is the best way to deal with it but if you are too young and unable to then I would say try your best to keep things at peace and if they tell you to come home at a certain time then do so but it also depends on the situation and if you'd like to share an example..

[Pterodon]

Establish boundaries. Tell them you’re an adult and they’re not going to talk to you that way anymore and if they do you’re not going to talk to them anymore. But you have to follow through with your threat. I’ve thrown my mother out of my house for crossing my boundaries. Can you do that?

[BarryLiverstone]

One way is by spending less time with them. You live on your own right? So you can see them only on certain days

[Mynameisbobby]

Been there. Sorry you are having to go through this

[In_Trance]

Block them