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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is going to be a challenge for you. You’re already here seeking out permission to contact her.
DON’T.

When you feel like you want to reach out, just come and read this thread. Give yourself a treat for every day you don’t reach out. She’s counting on you to stumble and call with an apology. As another poster said, doing so would just undermine what you said and make it seem like you really didn’t mean it. She’s attempting to punish you with her silent treatment. Please don’t engage. [/quote]

+1  She has trained you well.  She had all of your formulative years to do it and just look how successful it's been all these years.  Treat her as you would a tantruming toddler - ignore her.  If/when she can behave appropriately, you can engage with her on your terms.

No matter what happens, I would consider not allowing her to come for Christmas.  I suggest you wait until some time has passed and she has consistently demonstrated appropriate behaviors.  You should model for your kids the behaviors you want them to have.  Just because someone is 'family' doesn't mean they can treat you like crap. [/quote]

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