In my family dynamic, I actually think that I am the most healthy and adaptable one, because I am able to express, feel, and acknowledge my emotions. No one else in my family seems to be OK with this.

Anytime there’s a conversation where I expressed discontent, or disagreement (in even the most calm tone) I’m treated like I’m a horrible person, for making them feel uncomfortable- it is not my fault that expressing my feelings makes them feel uncomfortable. Expressing discontent does not make me a bad person. Trying to shut me down the minute I express something that I don’t like, actually makes the other person in the wrong. It’s not my fault that they are uncomfortable with hearing my feelings. I am not wrong to feel, and say so. It is OK for me to have a reaction that is viewed as “negative”, my family does not have to like my reactions, but that does not mean that I am wrong, or a mean, or a bad person.