Guest guest Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Bless your heart! You know so many of us have empathy with what you are going through. I know I do whole-heartedly. The bottom line is that YOU count and YOUR FAMILY counts. She needs you more than you need her and I had to take that very harsh stance once a couple of years ago and just completely separate from my mom so that I could figure out what normal was. I had the support of my husband, my kids, friends, and counselor. I know it was a terrifying time for her, especially because my brothers decided not to play the game a long time before I did. I am tormented by the struggle between acknowledging the very good things she did for me and giving myself permission to pursue my life without her in it. I know that you are caught between a rock and a hard place. We all are but we count too. My mom actually did change some of her behavior after such a long absence at least for a while. We are on the upswing again I think and I'm wondering how to handle it now that we are here again. I'm tired. I know you are too. I'm praying for your peace and an intervention of something that will take the decision out of your hands but will ultimately mean she does not go on that trip. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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