I used to think that I was bad at relationships and I always destroyed them. This is a common theme with those who struggle with CPTSD or a similar disorder where they report that the disorder affects interpersonal relationships.

For many of us, the subject of family is a loaded one. I’m sure I’m not the only one whose blood family is large and diverse, and not everyone in a large family gets along. It’s fine not to get along with everyone, but it is dangerous to think you still have to associate with everyone regardless of how they treat you or what it costs to be “loyal.”