Posted by ClearSkies on January 11, 2006, at 14:28:31
In reply to I think I'm going to tell my mother **trigger**, posted by antigua on January 11, 2006, at 9:54:45
I have not, personally, been able to reduce my expectations of my mother enough. Ever. If anything, she is getting worse as time goes on. Now she is questioning whether or not my dad was even an alcoholic, or instead fell down all the time because of a persistent inner ear infection. (Let's see, and that would explain sleeping on the sofa and peeing your pants how...???) I was astounded, angry beyond words, and bitterly, bitterly disappointed in myself and my mother, after this last exchange.
So, go carefully. Talk about it in depth with your therapist. Remember your mom's abilities thus far, and her behaviours. She might not be capable of the same growth that you are - ever.
Cautious and burned several times.
I'm thinking warm healing thoughts of you, Antigua.ClearSkies
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