I’m 27m, my last straw with my family was living with my very explosive/narcissistic/alcoholic brother 36M.. I was under his abuse for almost 3 years thanks to covid and couldn’t afford to move.

Well, last month I was able to move. I’ve been doing better and have a great roommate.

Today, it hit me that I’m not in chaos for the first time in a very long time.

My parents are very emotionally distant and resorted to shouting instead of actual parenting. My mom (58) is a functioning alcoholic and my dad (58) is the enabler. There was always constant fighting, arguing about my shithead brothers, making fun of me, etc.

I was always alone and always put amongst chaos. For the first time in 27, I’m in peace/safe. I broke down crying immediately.. luckily my boyfriend was supportive and called me on my lunch break. I was on the verge of an emotional breakdown…

I think it’s time for therapy to heal. Anyway, thank you for listening.

TLDR: 27m, last straw with my family was living with alcoholic brother for 3 years. Mom is an alcoholic, dad is an enabler. I’m just used to chaos/emotionally immature parents. I’m finally on my own (kind of) with a roommate. I’m at peace, but I broke down crying thinking about it.

EDIT: forgot to mention, I’m NC with everyone in my family.