((mavis))
It is a learning process... understanding who we are and where we came from. I was angry with my mother for a long time, but now I can look at her - the QUEEN of denial - with compassion. She's doing the best she can. Perhaps your mother will read the book ... perhaps she'll learn something new about herself.
Don't be too hard on yourself. YOU were doing the best you could at the time, too. And now, armed with more knowledge and recovery, you are making changes in your life. Hopefully the cycle will stop or at least change a bit with you.
One day at a time. That's how we do it!
Hugs
Cat