Mother’s first birthday after I completely cut them off. Feeling guilty.

After years of emotional and financial abuse from my mother (and by extension, my older brother), I decided to block their numbers, their social media and cut them off completely late last year.

My mom had her birthday April 1st and I felt so guilty about not reaching out and even give a greeting. I know doing that will result into more abuse, so I hate feeling like this when I have persistent depression because of what my life used to be with them.

I know it gets better, as I’ve been a silent lurker here and see some of you guys living this life so bravely. Hoping I get more hardened as time flows.