Parents demand 24-year-old move back with them after years of no contact, he refuses and tells them off: “Moving away from you was the best decision I ever made”

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. The relationship we have to our parents is something that affects us for the rest of our lives. It doesn't matter if we go no contact, if we move far away, or even if they pass. Their influence on us is eternal, and we as people should understand the idiosyncrasies of it all to really navigate life's tumults properly. It's an insight into our psyche, our behaviors, and even our attachment styles.

For those of you who have great relationships with your parents, it's such a blessing. Not everyone is afforded the same treatment or support from their family. For those who don't have a good relationship, it may be safe to assume you moved out at a young age and never looked back. Going no contact or low contact can be essential for your mental health if you have parents who are toxic for your life.

In the story below, the protagonist suffers from not-so-nice parents. They were never there for the protagonist, they made him feel horrible about himself, and they assumed the worst about his future. Read the full story below for all the juicy details.

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AITA for telling my parents the best decision I ever made was moving away from our family?

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If they're so disappointed in him, then why do they want him to come back to them? They haven't spoken in years, have no idea anything about him or his life, so why do they want to know him now? They can't force him to speak to them, much less drop his whole life and move back to his hometown.
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These parents sound awful! You can't make these things up, although I wish it was fiction. If only there were parenting classes for people to take, or even required to take. What are these monsters thinking treating their son like this?
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