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[quote=Anonymous]Hello,

I am looking for advice and tips as I've never done therapy before. I feel it is necessary now to maintain any relationship with my mother.

I am the poster from a few weeks ago whose mom didn't want to go to my graduation. She got very upset at me this weekend and started yelling at me and telling me what to do. My brother and dad intervened. I calmly said I was going to leave and she demanded I stay and then followed me into the hall.

I was pretty much at my breaking point before, but I am not going to tolerate being shouted at incessantly.

I don't really want to see her until therapy. However, I am not sure if this is a reasonable request. I always feel like I am walking on eggshells around her; now even more so. Do I get a therapist and start going (I've wanted to anyway?) should I have a separate therapist for just my mom and myself? Can your personal (individual) therapist also be your family therapist?

Also, any general tips on making the therapy successful would be greatly appreciated. I have a lot of anger, and just want to have somewhat of a functional relationship.

Thank you for any help. [/quote]

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