Morgan.

Family? Everybody has one,right? I have always bragged about how caring and understanding my mom is about my PTSD and other issues. But there is one area that she refuses to accept or admit is not normal. Her phrase is "Everybody gets forgetful. I don't remember lots of things."

As some of you know my life is a blank. I rememer basically nothing untill about age 23. Stuff is beginning to come back, but when I joined the forum my mind was fairly blank. She(mom) absolutely refuses to accept this part of my illness. I have finally learned that it is best to avoid this issue with her.

So as you can see I do know what you are going through. All I can say is to really try to find another way to express your feelings to them without giving up your right to say what you need to. If that makes any sense.

Sometimes I tell mom that I'm not feeling well today, must be my meds. Sometimes they upset my system--just a side affect. I hate telling her a lie, but it keeps the peace and yet she thinks she understands and no hurt feelings. Then I come here and rant and rave. Works pretty well.