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[quote=Anonymous]My mom martyrs herself to her younger brother, who is a hot mess, and used to complain and vent to me. But she wouldn't take control and change her interactions with him. I can't change her interactions with him, but I sure can control MY CHOICE...I choose not to listen to her vents and complaints anymore. I told her flat out, "You've made Robert your problem, but he's not my problem. I'm not listening to this anymore." If she mentions him, I very pointedly say, "How about those Colts?" If she tries again, I say, "Sounds like something to talk to a therapist about, but I am not a therapist." She finally has come to terms with the fact that she can't dump on me. You are in charge of whether you listen to this or involve yourself in any way. Don't like it? Don't participate.[/quote]
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