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[quote=Anonymous]No advice, just support. I went to a counselor at my church about the problems I was having, and it was very helpful. I tried to address some of the issues with my parents but their response was "we don't do that!" Plus I live far away so it didn't make sense to do counseling with them. But the counseling helped me establish the needed boundaries.

That's my experience - it would be great if my parents could get help, but I'm not the person to make them do it. Besides, my siblings and other family members don't see any problems so nobody else would support them going.

It sounds like your dad and brother see your mom in a similar way you do, is that correct? If so, they may be able to help you in encouraging your mom to do therapy either with you or separately. But go by yourself first.

I'm not saying you should do a church/religion-based counseling/therapy. That's just what worked for me because of my world view.

A good book to read is "Boundaries" by Cloud and Townsend. There's a section in there about finding an older woman or man to sort of take the role of the parent that you're having difficulties with--I think that's horrible advice and I suggest to everyone to just ignore that part. But most other parts are practical. It does have Bible verses in it, but regardless it is practical boundary-setting information.[/quote]

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