How to deal with family that gossips and spreads rumors about you?

[A_247]

My dad's family loves to talk and spread rumors about me. I live in another state and haven't talked to them in years. However my mother hears things now and then and my dad tells her things he's heard. What should I do ignore all this false information? It makes me mad enough to confront them.

[MseEquinem]

F*ck them n keep ur head held up high!


Good Luck =]

[GinaMarie]

I have been going through the same situation for years with my family. I confront them every time they start sh*t to stop it from the beginning, but that only makes them talk about how rude I was to them. To me, I feel good enough just knowing I at least tried to get my point out there and they heard me whether they liked it or not. You can't expect to change people because that can't happen. Just ignore them and don't let it bother you, gossipers aren't worth any time to debate with.

[candy]

My family does that within our own immediate family. I just ignore it and know I have no control of it. It took me a while and a lot of heartache, but I just separate myself.

[curiousinCalifornia]

You should stand up for yourself. But it would be helpful if you have some backup people to be with you when you do.