Family members detrimental to my well being

Hi All,

i am bringing up this topic as a way of seeing how everyone handles family members whom are detrimental to our well being, i for one have had 2 family members call me lazy, over sensitive, dole bludger, a blight on society, fat, worthless, a burden.

i know many members on this forum have had problems with mothers, fathers, brothers sisters and cousins, how do you handle their negative mannerisms, how do you cope if they are in the same house, what techniques are their to combat the negativity that is so detrimental to our well being.

i am curious to know if anyone is like me and get worn down by constant negativity. how do you make yourself feel worthwhile? how do you boost your self esteem? how do you care for yourself?

i am looking forward to some responses. thank you for reading.

Jacques