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relationalemotionally abusive sibling
#RI-69a91a6b·2 months ago·
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Lookback: 24 years

grew up with emotionally abusive older brother

grew up feeling like a living ghost to my older brother, who was emotionally abusive and narcissistic

What I wish I knew
"why my parents didn't intervene"
If I could tell you one thing
"don't give emotional abusers power in your life"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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