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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am barely holding on as am the full caretaker of a parent. This is the worst experience I have every been through, and fear I’m headed  for a breakdown. She constantly reminds me that she gave birth to me and it is owed to her. She views me as a child and tries to parent me with her rules. There is nothing I can do to ever be good enough, although she is a different person when on the phone to others, leaving the crazy out just to me. Sundown and weekends are the hardest. G-d help me please, I so understand OP

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Honestly, you don’t owe it to her. She decided to have a baby, and the classic “I didn’t ask to be born” if fair in a situation where you’re being abused. Can you audio record some of her craziness with your phone? If it’s crippling you emotionally to deal with her, figure out a way to back off. People here can give you some ideas. Does she live with you? Backing away from someone who mistreats you is the most basic of self-care. She sounds horrible and you sound like you’re trying and doing more than you should. Put your own oxygen mask on. [/quote]

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