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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] In your case, it seems far safer and healthier to remain "estranged." Give up the fantasy of an extended family for your kids because they and you deserve better and dealing with flaky, extended family members who defend your mom is still dysfunctional. Focus the same kind of energy that you have used to build a good life with your own family and career on creating a family of friends. :) [/quote] Very sound advice, PP. My family of origin is highly dysfunctional. While it was hard to give up the fantasy of a supportive and loving extended family, I just had to. Emotional, psychological, and physical abuse, is no longer an option, for me, in relationships. OP, you can build a good life for your children and self with a family of friends. You will have to grieve your dysfunctional family first and then get on with it. [/quote]
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