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intheozone

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2. Good for you for trying, proves you have a big heart. nt

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Sat Nov 28, 2020, 01:22 PM

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I could use a little commiseration. [View all] LSFL Nov 2020 OP

That's got to be so painful BainsBane Nov 2020 #1

Good for you for trying, proves you have a big heart. nt intheozone Nov 2020 #2

Family can be toxic. 634-5789 Nov 2020 #3

I'm sorry for your pain. cate94 Nov 2020 #4

I feel for you.. True Blue American Nov 2020 #5

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2020 #6

Welcome to our DU family. niyad Nov 2020 #21

A tough situation cyclonefence Nov 2020 #7

... alwaysinasnit Nov 2020 #8

For you... sheshe2 Nov 2020 #9

Sounds like she might possible have borderline personality disorder (BPD) jmbar2 Nov 2020 #10

We can't change our families. procon Nov 2020 #11

Feel for you Sherman A1 Nov 2020 #12

Been through similar. KentuckyWoman Nov 2020 #13

It may be outside, but soldierant Nov 2020 #33

Some things just can't be forgiven, but they can be let go. MoonRiver Nov 2020 #14

Having loving and caring parents growing up it's hard for me to relate to your situation .. CatMor Nov 2020 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Nov 2020 #16

"Forgiveness is for when she stops hurting U" Ilsa Nov 2020 #24

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I may paint it on the other dish towel. (They are decorative-only.) nt Ilsa Nov 2020 #27

I am so very sorry. TNNurse Nov 2020 #17

Just because you love someone and share their genes Ilsa Nov 2020 #18

You can't chose your family but you can chose friends who will support you emotionally kimbutgar Nov 2020 #19

I applaud your strength DFW Nov 2020 #20

Your mom blocked your telephone number because you don't support Trump? PatrickforO Nov 2020 #22

Hugs for you in this very painful situation. All I can offer is a bit of comfort, as I have no words niyad Nov 2020 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Nov 2020 #25

Patience, my friend RainCaster Nov 2020 #28

Forgiving Your Mother JGug1 Nov 2020 #29

Hugs from California EndlessWire Nov 2020 #30

I guess I share a contrary view. IMO, just because you share DNA doesn't make being a "family" Vinca Nov 2020 #31

+1 LuckyCharms Nov 2020 #40

Some mothers eat their babies. LuvNewcastle Nov 2020 #32

LOL! Vinnie From Indy Nov 2020 #37

I'm so sorry Riverman100 Nov 2020 #34

First, it'll recede into the background (give it time) - and then, little miracles happen sandensea Nov 2020 #35

Stay true to yourself. It's poor consolation, but there are a lot of us in your shoes to some ... marble falls Nov 2020 #36

I feel for you. My mom passed in Feb and my brother just ignores me. Maraya1969 Nov 2020 #38

You can only control yourself. lunatica Nov 2020 #39

LSFL.... Hekate Nov 2020 #41

Becoming a Genuine, caring person who can see facts and deal with them is great revenge. TigressDem Nov 2020 #42

You are strong and true, a great role model for your kids. JudyM Nov 2020 #43