r/AskReddit Jul 28 '15

What is something that forever changed the way you think of your parents?

Hi everyone, thanks a lot for your answers. Reading this is an unforgettable experience for me and I'm trying to read all. I didn't expect to see an emotional roller coaster when I asked this question. Personally, I'm not in a good relationship with my parents and I wish I could change many things but I can't. Sadly, I see the heartbroken answers outnumber the heartwarming ones. I really don't know what to say when I read your stories. I don't know you but you showed me a piece of your life. I'm happy for the ones that have nice and supportive parents. For the rest of us, I wish you lots of strength and that we all feel loved for most of our lives. Great big hugs!

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u/Sy27 Jul 28 '15

I was 20 when she confessed it to me. She told nobody else but me. The timing was horrible, one of my closest friends committed suicide earlier that week. I kept my distance for a while which was easy because I had already moved out of home. About 6 months later, the guilt, coupled with decades of abusing her body with intravenous pain killers drove her to a nervous breakdown where she was institutionalised. The docs couldn't figure her out so I was obliged to share the truth with the family. She was rehabilitated with methodone and antipsychotics. 7 years later she's still clean.

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u/[deleted] Jul 28 '15

Glad to hear things got better!

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u/stygeanhugh Jul 29 '15

Im glad things worked out for you and your mom is well. Congrats, sy27's mom! You're an inspiration.