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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. I feel so much of what I read in your posts. I didn’t include the parent intentionally in my OP, but it is the same dynamic as others describe with their mother. So interesting that it seems to be that way.

I do know that my mom did more to raise me; my dad did a lot but was not a 2025 dad by any means. I carry guilt about now having a better relationship with my dad, but my mom regularly rewrites history, denies and never ever admits wrongdoing, has no empathy, is fully focused on image, starts attacking if there is even a slight disagreement.

I used to be easily manipulated when I was younger. My mental health suffers when I get too close and I have felt so much more calm when I have some distance. I have explicitly told her I need distance but she won’t accept that. She does not even understand why I have any complaints.

I really appreciate hearing from you all. Although there doesn’t seem to be an easy solution, this has been really helpful. Thank you. [/quote]

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