50 Times Family Members Took Entitlement To The Extreme

Social media offers hope for healing from toxic family ties.

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• November 16, 2024

Family life is a cornerstone in a child’s development and emotional health. While many picture a family environment filled with love and care, this is not always true.

For some children, home life is far from ideal, and instead of building supportive relationships, they face harm from the very people who should protect them. Research shows that 63.9% of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE), such as physical, emotional, or mental abuse, neglect, or living in a dysfunctional household.

These toxic family dynamics can leave deep emotional scars. In such homes, children may feel unsafe, unloved, or ignored. The consequences of these experiences can last long into adulthood, affecting mental health and relationships.

However, the rise of social media has given people a platform to speak out and share their stories. Many individuals, particularly adolescents and adult children, find comfort in knowing others have faced similar struggles.

Connecting with others who share these painful experiences can provide a sense of validation and healing. Through online communities, people can relate to those who understand what it’s like to grow up in a toxic family environment.

Social media allows them to share their journeys, offering reassurance that they are not alone in their experiences. This sense of solidarity is robust, helping individuals feel seen and heard, which can be the first step toward healing from the wounds caused by their upbringing. This time, we’ve put together a collection of moments when toxic parents crossed the line.

Not all families are happy...

"I Cooked A Thanksgiving Meal From Scratch For My Family And No One Ate It"

"My Mom Made Me Throw Away This Good-Looking Cake Because It Was Given To Us By A Muslim Neighbor"

"My Mom Just Asked Me For $600 When I Work A Minimum-Wage Job, Then Tells Me To Stop Spending"

"I'm 25, I Have Schizophrenia, And Have Zero Support From My Mom"

"Showing Up Late To A Planned Dinner"

"My Mother Asked Me If I Would Cut My Hair To Save Her Life"

"Last Year I Checked My Bank Account And Saw That My Mom Stole My Money, Almost $2,000"

"My Mother’s Response To Going No Contact"

"I'm Allergic To Almonds. This Is All My Parents Will Buy. They Eat All The Cereal I Buy And Leave Me With This, Saying I Can "Pick Out The Almonds"

"My Mom Took A Bite Of My Birthday Cake That I Bought For Myself"

"My Mom Was 15 When She Had Me And Was Also Diagnosed With Manic Depressive Disorder/Bipolar"

"My Room Was Clean When I Left For My Dad's House For Spring Break. This Is What I Came Home To After My Mom "Looked For My Wallet"

"My Mom's Response When I Came Out To Her. Haven’t Talked To Them For Two Weeks Now"

"My Mother Destroyed My Screen Because My Dogs Woke Her Up"

"Growing Up, My Parents Refused To Get Me Dolls Or Accessories. Now I’m In My 20s, And They Have Decided To Buy Doll Stuff Each Year And Laugh In My Face. This Was This Year's "Gift"

"After My Parent's Divorce, My Mother Ripped My Father Out Of My Childhood Photos. He Passed Away Over Two Years Ago, And We Don’t Have Many Photos Together"

"I’m A "Turkey" Because I Don’t Want To Download An App So My Mom Could Track Me"

"My Friend (Who Is Adopted) Posted One Thing On Instagram. It Also Appears That Her Mom Is Stalking Her"

"My Mom Is Withholding My Unemployment And Took The Cares Act Grant Gave Out To The Students"

"My 16-Year-Old Sister Spent Two Hours Cooking Christmas Dinner And My Mom Won't Eat Because She's Mad That My Sister Didn't Like Her Present"

"My Mom Using Her Beliefs To Kick Me Out For Being Trans"

"My Mom Threw My Monitor, But It Didn’t Work, So She Resorted To The Knife"

"My Mom Got Kicked Out Of Her Boyfriend's House And Decided To Break Into Mine And Start Sleeping On My Couch. I Didn't Know Until I Saw Her Complaining About My Cat On Facebook"

"My Mom Kindly Promised She Would Maintain My Car While I Was Away Temporarily. Well, She Didn't. Now It Has A Dead Battery And A Moldy Interior"

"My Parents Went Through My Phone, Deleted Over 1500 Different Images And Videos, And Emptied The Trash Bin. I'm 15, And They Haven't Found Anything Bad On My Phone Ever"

"I’m 17, And I Still Have Screen Time While My 14-Year-Old Sister Doesn’t"

"It’s My First Baby"

"My Mom Paused The Internet Because I Was Doing Homework And Forgot To Text Her Back. This Is Just One Example Of Her Holding The Internet Over My Head For Every Little Slip Up I Make"

"I Woke Up And Saw My Door Removed By My Parents. I Asked Them Why They Did That, And They Replied, "Privacy Isn't Necessary"

"My Mom Smashed My Phone"

"When Your Mom Calls You A Bottom"

"My Mom Gets Mad That I Still Wear Masks And Comes In My Room And Cuts All Of Them While I'm Gone"

"Getting Tracked At 20 By My Anti-Vax Conspiracy Theory Mom. I Finally Convinced Her To Delete The Tracking App Though"

"I Don't Get Why She's So Mad That I Let My Kid Sleep On The Recliner Or Couch Sometimes"

"Mom Destroyed My Ultra Wide Monitor The Day After I Called The Cops On Her Because She Threw Rubbing Alcohol In My Eyes"

"My Dad Sanded My Car's Hood Without Telling Me"

"So I Told My Mom I Was Voting For Biden, And She Told Me, "I Don’t Want You To Come Visit. Don't Talk To Me Anymore" And Hung Up On Me. Then She Sent Me These Crazy Texts"

"I’m 27, And My Mom Thinks It’s Okay To Still Spank Or Smack Me And Gets Mad When I Defend Myself"

"My Mother Took It Upon Herself To Cut Up One Of My Favorite Pairs Of Jeans, Then Threw The Rest In The Bin Without Telling Me. Thanks, Mum"

"Just Trying To Make Plans For My Birthday With My Stepdad. We Don't Go Out Much, We Maybe Go Out To Eat Once Every Month"

"My Dad Today"

"The Subtle Way My Mom Shows Anger When Needing To Reschedule Lunch Plans"

"I’ve Been At College For One Day. My Dad Dropped Me Off Yesterday. It Hasn’t Even Been 24 Hours Since He Dropped Me Off. I’m Four And A Half Hours Away, And I Still Can’t Escape This"

"This Is What My Partner Has To Deal With Daily. Classic Narcissistic Mom"

"My Dad Will Often Park In Or Over Handicapped Spaces. This Is At A Medical Facility. The Parking Lot Was Mostly Empty"

"My Dad Volunteered Me To Read At Church Tomorrow With A 5-Hour Notice And Has Refused To Call Me By My Name (I'm Trans)"

"My Mom Thinks I'm A Substance Addict Because I Left The Toilet Seat Up And Got A "C" In One Class"

"My Mom Adopted A Cat And Kept Her For Less Than 48 Hours Before Deciding The Poor Thing Was Too Much To Handle. Now She Wants Me To Buy Her A Dog?"

"My Parents Have Installed Software On My Phone Without My Consent That Disables The Ability To Clear History And Streams My Web History And Activity To Their Phone"

"Parents Who Lit Cigarettes Inside Their Car While Their Kids Are Inside The Car"

Even though toxic parenting can have lasting effects, it’s important to remember that healing is possible. Many people find that understanding why their parents acted the way they did and seeking professional help is the first step toward emotional recovery.

It’s also crucial to know that, even if they had toxic parents, people can still create a healthier and happier environment for themselves and future generations. Support groups and social media remind us that we don’t have to do this alone.

We can find strength in our shared experiences and move forward with hope and determination, knowing that our choices and growth shape who we are, not our parents’ actions.

Damjan