familycomplicated relationships
#RI-6acb8061·5 months ago·
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“Moved abroad to escape family expectations”
What Actually Happened
Living abroad brought freedom but emotional damage remains
What I wish I knew
"Physical distance may not heal emotional baggage"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Stop waiting for a parent to change, focus on self-healing"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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family Category
120
family decisions logged. Avg regret 7.3/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
73%
of family decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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