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Thank you, Cassandra and NeedingHelp, for reading and responding. I appreciate you taking the time. NeedingHelp--I am so sorry to hear that many in your family are addicts, especially your child. It must be heartbreaking; I admire your strength for doing what was best for you. I can only hope to be so strong. Cassandra--I can relate to your story of your mom losing control of her temper. My mom does it often, too, and I don't think she realizes how deeply her words hurt. She's still my mother and I inadvertently take her opinions to heart.
I have been doing a lot of reading on the boards and am awakening to the fact I need a whole attitude-makeover. I've been such a defeatist for so many years, but I really want to be happy now. I don't want to let my mom's negativity bring me any further down.
I am going to try distancing myself from her a little--fewer calls during the week, sporadic visits instead of her expecting me home every other weekend...it's going to be tough, but we'll see how it goes. Again, thanks. : ) It felt good to share.
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