My parents were abusive, so were my siblings but I chalk it down up to them being manipulated by my parents more than anything. When I told them I was leaving they didn’t care, said I should have never been born in the first place. They wished me the worst, told me I would never make it and to never come back. I didn’t say anything back other than bye. Off I went.

I have moved to several states at this point and haven’t spoken to my parents since I moved out. I used to get texts and calls of “where are you” but I have since changed my number. I don’t know how my parents are doing and I don’t care. All I care about is my safety and the person I am now with.