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Diane's avatar

So many parts of this I could copy&share. Been there, got the t-shirt. Go you for being brave &sharing ❤️

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Kathy Maas's avatar

A powerful peek into a painful world; I’m sorry you experienced that. You are a strong writer, and your words can help others find their way, as well. Thank you for sharing.

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Noa Astons's avatar

you're so brave for sharing this

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Riham Adly's avatar

You are very courageous. I'm 41 and I dare not contact her again. I cut her off two years ago. She was very to the version of your mother you describe. Now, she's a bipolar and borderline monster. I studied therapy and work in memoir just to try to get over it and help others, too.

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Dorian Burden's avatar

How wise and at just 30! It took me till my to allow myself to feel my pain and begin let go if the thorns. You will both benefit. And you are in charge if you remember it.

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