Childhood Trauma Unleashed: The Polyamorous Parents Who Left Their Kid Scarred

Growing up, we all have our own unique family dynamics. But what happens when your family’s lifestyle leaves you feeling scarred and resentful? One person recently shared their story about growing up with polyamorous parents, and how it deeply affected their childhood. Their parents’ lifestyle left them feeling like they had to compete for attention with random strangers, and they never felt truly close to their parents. But when their parents asked them to participate in a documentary about polyamorous families, all the resentment and anger finally bubbled up to the surface.

The Beginning of a Polyamorous Life

A Shocking Discovery

A New Normal?

Polyamorous Partners Everywhere

A Birthday Party Hijacked

Feeling Pushed Aside

Moving Out and Moving On ‍♂️

Therapy Brings Back Memories

The Resentment Grows

A Documentary Request

The Truth Comes Out ️

An Emotional Argument

Tears and Regret

An Attempt at Reconciliation? ️

Unleashing a Lifetime of Resentment

This person’s story of growing up with polyamorous parents is a rollercoaster of emotions. From feeling pushed aside and competing for their parents’ attention, to the shocking realization that their childhood was far from normal. When asked to participate in a documentary about polyamorous families, they couldn’t hold back their resentment any longer, leading to a heartbreaking confrontation with their parents. While their father has reached out to try and reconcile, the emotional wounds run deep, making it difficult for them to respond. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this heart-wrenching situation…

NTA comment defends polyamory, blames bad parenting for childhood trauma

NTA. Parents prioritizing their sex life over their child is abusive

Neglected by polyamorous parents, commenters agree NTA and offer advice

NTA. Be cautious of parents’ documentary agenda. Consider sharing experience privately.

Polyamory not to blame, but parents’ behavior was inappropriate and damaging

Parents’ polyamory leads to dangerous strangers in the house. NTA.

Validating response to neglected child, encourages communication for healing

NTA. Commenters agree: parents failed to prioritize child over partners

NTA. Some commenters invalidating OP’s experience with polyamory.

Childhood trauma caused by parents’ polyamory and disregard for children

Childhood trauma caused by polyamory: a cautionary tale

Standing up to polyamorous parents in documentary, non-apology received.

Validating the commenter’s feelings on polyamory and mental health.

Childhood trauma and neglect, a painful reminder for this NTA.

Comment section turns into a heated debate on polyamory

NTA commenter advises calm discussion with polyamorous parents

Polyamorous person defends polyamory but acknowledges neglectful parenting

Polyamory vs. Trauma: When Proselytizing Goes Too Far

NTA. Their polyamory isn’t the issue, it’s their terrible boundaries

Supportive comment applauds honesty and prioritizing children’s well-being

Disapproval of polyamory normalized, agreed with by commenters

NTA comment advises on dealing with non-apologetic parents

Empathetic comment validates trauma and holds abusers accountable.

Encouraging comment to seek therapy for childhood trauma.

Commenter empathizes with OP’s childhood trauma caused by neglectful parents.

Validated NTA comment on unethical non-monogamy and scarred childhood

Setting boundaries with partners around kids is important.

Commenter empathizes with OP’s trauma, therapy recommended for healing

Setting boundaries: NTA comment receives no replies.

NTA. Set boundaries and prioritize your own healing.

NTA comment defends polyamory, blames parents for trauma. Replies agree.

Polyamorous relationships can be harmful to children’s emotional well-being.

Raised in a poly/nudist household, commenter shares traumatic experience. NTA

Putting the child first in polyamorous relationships is crucial

Polyamory with children doesn’t work. NTA comment and reply.

NTA comment calls out lack of accountability in polyamorous parents.

NTA for feeling screwed up by unloving poly family

Child of polyamorous parents feels neglected and emotionally scarred.

Polyamorous couple criticized for involving child with partners. NTA comment.

Childhood trauma caused by parents’ lack of communication and consideration

Polyamory not the issue, bad parenting is. NTA.

Commenter condemns polyamory and supports victim of neglectful parents

Neglect or polyamory? Why not both?

Breaking free from childhood trauma and confronting polyamorous parents

Understanding parents willing to listen after initial shock

Encouraging NTA to share their experience to educate new poly people