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Worshipper-N_73 t1_ixu72av wrote

It's most likely a thing of respect, Judaism and catholicism are heavily Christian centered they just probably felt like you were being disrespectful, to think a star of David is on par with a pentagram or pentacle is a little out of touch. I feel you because I had once lost my own faith and studied other religions but trying to be a know it all around generally close minded individuals will never go over well, understandably so.

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zyradyl t1_ixu2img wrote

Your parents had CPS called on them because they needed to have CPS called on them. You didn't "do" anything besides telling the truth, and the therapist then responded. Your parents behavior is not normal. CPS may have resources that can help you AND them. One of the first things they do is try to see if there is a way to give the parents additional support to relieve stress/etc.

I was a mandated reporter and had to call on someone once. They actually helped the mom to find childcare so she could work, thus lowering the financial stress. Family breakup is usually a last resort.

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Throwaway2756655101 OP t1_ixu2902 wrote

They don’t treat my sibling like they treat me though, they’re practically the golden child and my mom chose to raise them right and unlike she raised me. My sibling wasn’t old enough to remember the terrible things their dad/my old step-dad did to me and my older sibling (who’s been living with my bio dad for 6 years now) so they’ve been left with no mental scars or depression, and my mom and her boyfriend baby them. At this point they’re like my moms boyfriends real child

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L31FY t1_ixu1x0k wrote

Is is better that they end up with emotional issues and abused? They don't just take you away. A lot happens first. Think about any of the things that you went through and if you'd want more of that for them. Probably not. Your parental figures are going to have to clean up their behavior and that's not any of your fault if they make bad choices. Those choices affected both of you and will continue to if they don't get it together.

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gitarzan t1_ixu19ee wrote

Tell your friends that you don’t want glasses. You’re used to seeing the world the way you see it now. You’re happy the way it is.

Then never bring it up again.

~Or~

Just tell them you’re not colorblind, but thought you were as a child, and never fessed because it made you feel unique.

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L31FY t1_ixu146l wrote

You aren't the wrong one here. They mistreated you and should have done better as parents. Telling someone wasn't wrong. If something happens to them it's on them, not you. That is consequence of their actions. Nothing about the words emotional abuse or neglect is untrue if what you said is accurate. Don't try to clean up and hide stuff. Don't lie about things because you think it'll help you. If they're hurting you and doing this, that needs to stop and maybe just stop trusting them so much since they clearly don't understand what family is supposed to mean and they don't actually seem to care as long as you pay up.

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