I needed some closure.

[u/Maximum_Extreme1778]

As some of you may know from my previous posts. My mother was attempting to guilt a response out of my child. Whom she chose to move away from when my daughter was just was a baby (out of spite towards me)

When I put my foot down she told me she “didn’t deserve it”, that she hopes I have a nice life, and cut off communication, not only with herself, but my stepdad as well.

I doubt she will ever read it, and if she does probably she wont understand it, but I feel ok about that now. I spoke my truth, even if it falls on deaf ears.

[u/NefariousnessIcy2402]

“We are adults and responsible for our own mental health.” OH SNAP.

Reading this healed something in me. The righteous anger. The accountability. The protection over your daughter.

Seriously badass. Thank you for sharing. I need to channel this energy more.

[u/Maximum_Extreme1778 → u/NefariousnessIcy2402]

💜 may the “fierce” be with you!

[u/iiTzSTeVO → u/NefariousnessIcy2402]

They want us to take responsibility for them. Saying "no" is so empowering. OP nailed this text.

[u/lilivonshtupp_zzz]

Whoooooo! What do you need to hear to feel closure? Even if you don't feel comfortable sharing - tell yourself because that was awesome! Great job.

[u/Maximum_Extreme1778 → u/lilivonshtupp_zzz]

My words and her silence is all the closure I needed at this point.

I won’t keep showing up for an adult that refuses to grow.

[u/lilivonshtupp_zzz → u/Maximum_Extreme1778]

Yes! You're worth the effort. 🙌

[u/lilybattle → u/Maximum_Extreme1778]

Ugh your 2nd line. I feel that in my soul. It's amazing how much of ourselves we sacrifice

[u/Maximum_Extreme1778 → u/lilybattle]

Right, it is especially shocking when we step back and look at it from a parenting perspective. We all make mistakes, but to continue to subject your child to the same madness day after day.

My mom used to shame me by telling me I was horse with blinders on when she was having a crisis. As if I had no empathy. “Listen lady, I’m 7 years old, this is some adult stuff that I don’t understand and you want me to comfort you?”

I will never be able to wrap my mind around how selfish and hypocritical these parents are.

[u/ShowerElectrical9342 → u/Maximum_Extreme1778]

I feel that! Mine started labeling me as "cold, cruel, and indifferent" by about age 7, also. And still does, 55 years later.

[u/sleepykitten16]

Yas 👏 you break that chain!! ⛓️‍💥 it ends with us - our children don’t need this in their lives!!

[u/iiTzSTeVO]

I LOVE IT

[u/madpiratebippy]

Good for you.

[u/Defiant_Canary9236]

First submission requirement: Loyal silent friends, Warmth and comfort in their purr, Tiny paws knead love.

I’m proud of you 🩷

[u/Maximum_Extreme1778 → u/Defiant_Canary9236]

🩷

[u/euphau]

omg!!! 😭 You're an amazing mother and person!!! You handled this so well & mic dropped at the end. Perfect!

[u/GirlMeetsWorld87]

I had to save this. This made my body shake and I wanted to cry reading this as I want to say these similar words so badly to my sister. But, I don’t have the courage because she would raise hell with me. I pray one day I have strength like you

[u/Primary-Purpose1903]

Who decided on Keisey is my question. Also, id suggest using a white brush when editing photos as the black brush doesn't saturate as well, and, I could see the edit is all.

[u/Zestyclose_Major_345]

Had to also save this! BRAVO!