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In reply to the discussion: Mother called yesterday. I did send a card. She asked why I wasn't calling. I told her about the funeral behavior of my [View all]debm55
(30,903 posts)22. It was all three kinds of abuse,, But a question for you, what if they deny it, or say I owe them as family, or I am
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Ungrateful?I went to school to be a nurse but switched to Art Ed. When I got married all of my work was thrown in the garbage, My art was from my heart. I Understand you, I have not been posting replies because it hurts to see it written here and is embarassing to read my posts. My adopted son--my mother refers to as the Bastard, has been taking on my role, She refused to visit him when he was in a drug rehab center, both of my siblings were in mental hospitals and I took her everyday to visit. She said I didn't. It has and does cause problems with my husband,
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Mother called yesterday. I did send a card. She asked why I wasn't calling. I told her about the funeral behavior of my [View all]
debm55
Jan 2024
OP
She is 90 today. Two siblings live with her. She has always been like this. Doesn't answer to anyone.Accused me of
debm55
Jan 2024
#25
I am so sorry you're going through this. You're much better off without that in your life.
onecaliberal
Jan 2024
#3
Something's going around. My ex and my favorite daughter are making imanginary claims about me ...
marble falls
Jan 2024
#5
Sounds like a horror...... I assume you know about narcissistic family systems ?
alittlelark
Jan 2024
#6
So glad to hear you've come to the conclusion enough is enough and you are done with them.
MLAA
Jan 2024
#9
It's ok to walk away. You sound like it will be therapeutic to drop them both.
flying_wahini
Jan 2024
#13
But biblical teachings tell them and my extended family to honor, and obey your parents. they tell me I well burn in
debm55
Jan 2024
#23
Family is not a magical thing; if a person is not decent to you, dump 'em.
Hermit-The-Prog
Jan 2024
#15
This is not new. I have always been treated this way. And I don't know why.I have never been told I love you, I am sorry
debm55
Jan 2024
#18
It was all three kinds of abuse,, But a question for you, what if they deny it, or say I owe them as family, or I am
debm55
Jan 2024
#22