u/Prashan8

My own parents treat me worse than anyone else ever has. I feel like I'm nothing more than a cash cow to them. I'm 25 years old and have been working away from home for a long time. Whenever I come back, instead of feeling welcomed, I see everyone with blank, unhappy faces. This time, I returned after 1.5 years, yet no one seemed excited to see me. Life just carried on as if I am that unwanted guest in the house. There wasn't even a special meal or any effort to make me feel like iwas home. No one asks me how I've been, how work is going, or how I've been managing all this time. It's as if my presence doesn't matter. If I make even the smallest mistake or do something the wrong way, they scold and yell at me. They openly say things like, "It would have been better if you had never come back. You should have stayed where you were." without any major conflict. It seems like they are bothered even by my breathing and they start arguing over every fucking small thing. I can't remember the last time I was welcomed home with a smile. Once my holidays are over, I've decided that I won't come back again. I don't see why I should keep putting myself through this. I honestly don't believe I've done anything to deserve being treated this way. The sad part is that strangers and my friends treat me with more kindness, respect, and warmth than my own parents ever do. Being in my own house feels like living in hell. It's been only 4 days since I am back in my hometown and they have frustrated me so much that today I stayed all day with my friends and came back at 11 no one asked me where i have been all day have i eaten something or not I never share my problems with anyone but I am so fed up now.