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I've tried to address things with my family but they still won't change. How do I just let things go?

Profile: AiLaikHeda
AiLaikHeda on Jul 24, 2017
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Family drama. Boy is it a pain... Things can never be "Just let go" because they are your family and it hurts when they hurt you or vise versa. -Write a letter explaining how you feel -Sit them down and take the floor, and they will have time to respond when you are done. -Give them time to figure the situation out themselves, if they let it go, dont hold onto it.
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Profile: musicalEnergy94
musicalEnergy94 on Jun 4, 2019
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it is hard to let things go with families because yes sometimes they don't change not because they don't want to, they may feel the way they are handling situations is normal to them and may be different for you. if you do address issues with your family you may need to change your approach to them. it is hard to change someone. if your family wants to let you vent and they interrupt you then you don't have to chance to say everything you want to say. sometimes if you talk about your problems a little at a time they may not feel so overwhelmed with information then they can let go of less which let's you have more chances with what you have to say the next time you talk.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 5, 2020
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People don't change just because you asked them to. Change takes a lot of effort and time and in the first place, the other person need to understand that this is the best for them and the people around them. You should focus more on what is bothering you and how can you yourself solve the problem. Even if this is your family, they will not be able to help you all the time and that is ok and normal. Feel free to talk with anybody you think can help you in your situation and do not give up ever!
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