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September 21, 2016 at 8:24 pm #115845
Anonymous
GuestDear Ladybug:
It takes a lot of time to see who your parents really are. As children we are very invested in seeing them in ways that make us feel safe, that we are under the care of capable, loving people.
I think you are in the process of seeing your father (previous thread, 8 or more months ago) and your mother the way they really are. Unfortunately, your mother will not help you in this process. If her go to saying is: it is all in your head, then she will not help you.
It is a painful process that takes a lot of time and often a person needs help from a competent therapist. Please be patient with yourself, Ladybug, and with the process. The payoff is and will be better mental health for yourself and a better life.
Post anytime.
anita
September 22, 2016 at 2:11 am #115865Ann – Marie
ParticipantHi ladybug its a toughy alright they can come in all shapes and forms thats the problem its very hard to distinguish especially if its what you have grown up with and its what you believe to be normal.
Keep reading about it you will find the answer these are great books children of the self absorbed,its not you its your mother there is loads of stuff online but use specific frases or you will come up with relationship stuff alot of people don’t believe its possible but unfortunately it is.
Xx
September 22, 2016 at 7:19 am #115883Amanda
ParticipantThere’s also a website that I used when on my journey; it may or may not be of help to you. In my opinion, it doesn’t try to force anything on you (although tapping is referenced a lot), but let’s you make your own decision regarding your mother by hearing about others experiences.
http://www.daughtersofnarcissticmothers.com
Good luck to you, whatever decision you make regarding your mother.September 22, 2016 at 4:04 pm #115953norit
ParticipantHello Ladybug,
I just wanted to let you know you aren’t alone! It feels like I could have started this thread myself. Starting to see both of my parents for who they are has been a very emotional experience for me. While my mother doesn’t see the change I am going through, she is facing me becoming my own individual person separate from her, and she doesn’t like it, especially if I have different opinions. My parents both turn things around regularly to me as well.
Recently, I have started to put some distance between myself and my mother for separate reasons. It’s been difficult, but suddenly I have had a lot of free time because I’m not listening to her problems – free time to focus on myself, my needs, my life. I don’t know if that would be beneficial to you at all? It’s helping me feel less drained, and build some confidence away from them, without making me feel crazy.
I’m sorry I’ve not been able to offer any words of wisdom — I hope others will come and shed some light. I will be watching this thread with keen interest, and hope you feel comfortable to share with us if you want to.
Take care,
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