Derek, my older brother, responded to my text. I did reach out to him afterwards. I basically just said, "Thanks for all that you did to make today happen! Sorry, but I just can't stay! Love you. And I want to just say, I hope you are not mad. I tried saying bye to you but could tell you were a bit upset. I did not mean to make you upset. I needed to do this for myself and still wanted to make that appearance to show that excitement and respect. I do love you!"
He responded with, "Ok. I think we need to talk at some point."
I've been crying all day yesterday and I called my mentors. They became really close to me a year and a half ago and they aren't that much older than me but I see them as my spiritual parents and they have been nothing but supportive.
They suggested that I write out a letter to my parents and send it to them to let them know that I am in fact pulling away. And to Derek and Lauren (Lauren is Derek's wife), to write a letter but actually sit down with Derek and Lauren and read it to them.
I feel emotionally sick. I'm sad and heartbroken.
IN all honesty, I don't care if I hurt my dad. He is merely a man that has been placed in my life. But, my Mom, on the other hand....I'm crushed and hurt that I'm walking away from her. But, I need to. I need to in order to get better. She is the NICEST woman you'll ever meet. However, I have so much anger towards her for choosing my Dad over me. For looking at me being abused and turning her head. I can't have someone like that in my life. Yes, she may not have abused me but allowing the abuse to happen is abuse in itself.