Reactions to Nada's crazy behavior

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I have noticed that my reactions to Nada's crazy behavior have really started to

make a turn around. Before, when she would say something completely out of line

or completely wrong, I would cry. Now, I find myself thinking its absolutely

hysterical. I actually end up calling my friends and we have a good laugh about

it. Don't get me wrong, there are still some days that I feel like crying, but

I am getting better at putting up a wall between me and Nada. Every day, I add

a couple more bricks to that wall.

I also find myself completely ignoring Nada. Or, if I am home and she makes a

mean comment, I just look at her and tilt my head to the side. She starts to

fumble with what she was trying insult me about and says something to the extent

of " I was just kidding. " Ah, her usual cover up for why it was ok to say a

rotten comment. But, by handling the situation this way, it seems to blow over

really quickly, for the most part that is.

Today, my nada made a mean comment, and I simply walked out of the room. As I

walked into the other room, I could hear her freaking out about how she was

gonna cover her tracks. I cant deny the fact that it made me feel really good

that I was able to let her comment go in one ear and out the other.

I am really interested in hearing more advice on how to handle nada's behavior.

As I am new to this board, if you have tips, I wold love to hear them.

Thanks,

Jade