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[quote=Anonymous]My parents did something horrible to me (again), I was angry at them, and they subsequently got angry at me, you know, for being upset at them.

I am expecting my third child any day now, and I feel stupid having this stupid fight over my head.  I sent them an email saying that we have our differences, but let's start fresh with #3.

No I don't want them in our lives, but I wouldn't mind the type of relationship where I feel okay emailing them photos of the newborn without feeling weird.  Plus, I am not angry at them anymore.  I of course wish I had parents that weren't crazy, but it is what it is.  I do not need them in my life (emotionally, financially, etc), and at this point I am used to being without them in my life.  But I also don't want my parents moaning to everyone about how I'm some sort of jerk because I am mad at them, when I am not mad at them.  I just expect this kind of bad behavior, and feel sorry for them.  It can't be fun being batshit crazy/permanently feeling aggrieved, right?

What do I do if they never respond to my email?  Should I send them the newborn shots anyway?  Or just continue giving them the cold shoulder?  Anyone ever go through this?[/quote]

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