This was an emotional one. I have a complicated relationship with my mother. I’ve learned the hard way, some communication is good, but I need to limit our time together. I’ve worked very hard to draw boundaries to keep a balance, and most of the time she respects my boundaries, but just a few weeks ago she violated my boundaries and it’s been hard to talk to her since then.
As I became an adult I let go of some of my resentment of the times she wasn’t good enough, and realized she was trying her best. It doesn’t forgive her bad judgement, but it allows me to forgive her when she didn’t know any better.
I can’t change who she is, but I have seen her genuinely make efforts to improve our relationship. And now after so many years of working on things, sometimes she can be a good friend. It’s a complicated relationship, and I think it always will be.
We used to watch the Gilmore Girls together. Now I watch it and I see how toxic the relationships truly are, and also reminds me of how complex mother-daughter relationships can be.
This was an emotional one. I have a complicated relationship with my mother. I’ve learned the hard way, some communication is good, but I need to limit our time together. I’ve worked very hard to draw boundaries to keep a balance, and most of the time she respects my boundaries, but just a few weeks ago she violated my boundaries and it’s been hard to talk to her since then.
As I became an adult I let go of some of my resentment of the times she wasn’t good enough, and realized she was trying her best. It doesn’t forgive her bad judgement, but it allows me to forgive her when she didn’t know any better.
I can’t change who she is, but I have seen her genuinely make efforts to improve our relationship. And now after so many years of working on things, sometimes she can be a good friend. It’s a complicated relationship, and I think it always will be.
We used to watch the Gilmore Girls together. Now I watch it and I see how toxic the relationships truly are, and also reminds me of how complex mother-daughter relationships can be.
Humans are complicated. ❤️🩹🫤
A friend shared with me a book, recommended by her therapist.
Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel.
I’ve started to read it, and it’s difficult and emotional. I hope it will help anyone who needs it.
this was the understanding i needed to hear on my birthday bc idk What this family drama is rn 🥲