It’s often said that we can’t choose our family. They are a part of us, linked by blood and by memory. However, there are instances when families can be unsupportive, dismissive, or even negative, which can lead to feelings of disappointment and frustration. Here we have listed 20 of the most popular quotes that reflect and express feelings about unsupportive families. These quotes may help provide a new perspective or aid in finding the strength to deal with challenging family members.
Quotes On Unsupportive Family:
- “Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs: the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what.” – Unknown
- “Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” – Jane Howard
- “The only people that should be in your life are the ones that make you smile.” – Unknown
- “Blood makes you related, loyalty makes you family.” – Unknown
- “I’ve learned that it is not what I have in my life but who I have in my life that counts.” – Unknown
- “Family isn’t about sharing the same genetics, That’s being related, Family is when love is shared and multiplied.” – Unknown
- “The moment that you start to wonder if you deserve better, you do.” – Unknown
- “He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind.” – Proverbs 11:29
- “Sometimes, the people who are thousands of miles away from you can make you feel better than the people who are right beside you.” – Unknown
- “Blood is thicker than water, but love is thicker than blood.” – Unknown
- “Family is not always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love and support you in everything.” – Unknown
- “Family does not have to be perfect; it just needs to be united.” – Unknown
- “Toxic people will pollute everything around them. Don’t hesitate. Fumigate.” – Mandy Hale
- “Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.” – Lisa Weed
- “You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.” – Desmond Tutu
- “Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles, and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters.” – John Mark Green
- “In the process of letting go you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.” – Deepak Chopra
- “You are not a victim. No matter what you have been through, you’re still here. You may have been challenged, hurt, betrayed, beaten, and discouraged, but nothing has defeated you. You are still here!” – Les Brown
- “The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” – J.P. Morgan
- “Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings and emotions.” – Will Smith
Remember, it’s never easy to deal with negative or unsupportive family members but learning to set healthy boundaries and taking care of your mental health should always be the priority. Use these quotes not just as a source of inspiration, but also as a guide to build resilience, find your voice and stand firm.