Did anyone restore contact with their family?

Question

I (28, m) recently broke off contact with my parents. They are both emotionally immature, and I have been very traumatised by neglect and emotional and physical abuse as a child. I’ve also been sexually abused by my mother.

I’m wondering whether anyone here ever re-established contact with their abusive family? Did you confront them with their behaviour? How did that go?

I can’t imagine my mother recognizing or admitting her fault for the sexual abuse. I think she would not bear it to realize what she’s done… But maybe they could start to see what they did wrong and make amends?

Very happily no contact now, just curious what people’s experiences are

Posted Mar 8, 2026, 5:53 PM UTC

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