Posted by fiona on July 27, 2002, at 14:26:01
Hello all,
I need a little advice. I have started seeing a new therapist and at the moment we have been discussing family issues, namely my Mum. A lot of my messed up thoughts are about the way that she treats me and my sister. I guess I am starting to get to grips with the idea that some things are not my problem, but my Mum's. My therapist says that I cannot be responsible for my Mother's shortcomings and emotional problems.
My sister and I have discussed this quite frequently, especially recently, and we think it may be a good idea if my Mum saw someone to work on her own issues. Do you think this is a good idea? and if so, how do we go about talking to her about it? She is not the easiest person to talk to about things, never mind about mental health issues! And to suggest that she has some of her own would make her have kittens!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks.Fiona
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