>>13927232<>>13927179 here. They’ve manipulated me from the day I was born. They always guilt-tripped me and gaslit me. They love triangulation, too. And every time I brought it up they just made fun of my concerns.
<Naturally, living in this environment made me naturally manipulative, and although it hurts to admit I do the same at times.
<I remember something I developed: whether it was subconsciously or not, I tried to hurt them (and others) every time they hurt me. For example, if we fought, I would always distance myself for a couple of days or weeks. Silent treatment, constant fighting, and guilt tripping. This usually worked more on my mother because I had more emotional power over her.
<TLDR. my parents I are horrible people