Posted by Dinah on February 28, 2007, at 11:17:09 [reposted on February 28, 2007, at 11:21:03 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Why is it that my mother makes me sooo angry?, posted by Klavot on February 28, 2007, at 10:39:23
:) I think you're right. It is because I'm stuck with her. She annoys everyone, but they can walk away. (Ok, except her neighbors. She makes them really really angry too.)
I don't think I'll regret being angry with her. I adored my father, and I miss him every day. But I've never forgotten that being angry with him was quite reasonable. I can reconcile the two feelings.
I try to act well with her, and I try to spend time with her in situations where positive feelings are more likely. I'll always cherish the good memories.
But I'll also remember that being angry with her was a reasonable response.
I almost wish it led to aggression rather than withdrawal in me. Maybe I could stand up to her and do what needs to be done instead of letting her have her way. Who was it who said all they had to do was walk into their parents house and they instantly became a child again? A scared child who wants peace at any price.
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