Such a powerful testimonial about the steps that can lead one out of ‘psychological annihilation’. I have been trying to understand the intention of my siblings and mother who have moved from never acknowledging my accomplishments,like being the first to go to university,the first to buy my own home without parents being guarantors, my artistic work,my social activism,and support for my siblings kids all met with blank silence.., and in fact each giving me the silent treatment … for months and years … this term ,’psychological annihilation ‘expresses exactly their attempted soul murder of me . Jealousy and envy are indeed mortal sins and the best response is not to sink into shock apathy snd despair but to befriend those of good heart share values and take actions that leave a trail of living kindness .Thank you for helping me to gain more clarity .