Posted by All Done on January 20, 2004, at 9:31:51
In reply to Re: Bad day : (, posted by gardenergirl on January 20, 2004, at 0:05:48
> All done,
> I wanted to write more, but I was running late. Just wanted to give a little more support your way. It sounds like things are really difficult with your mom. I know I am just starting to deal with inadequate parenting in my therapy. It's really hard to still want a relationship knowing that there are problems. I think it's one of life's growing up lessons that many of us avoid. The fact that we can't change our family, but we so desparately want things to be better.
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> Good for you for setting some boundaries. Remember, boundaries are for you to feel safe, not to keep others out.Thanks for reminding me of that. I just need to keep telling myself that this is about taking care of myself, not my mom. That's a hard thing to change after so many years, though.
>Now, if only I could get my brother into therapy.
Family stuff is so difficult. I hope you can work through yours, too.
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> Take care of yourself!
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> ggThanks for taking the extra time to follow up. I was hoping today would be a better day, but I'm still feeling a little down. It helped to have your support this morning, though.
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