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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She's stressed out, worried, and emotionally hurting. That doesn't make it ok to take it out on you, but it's necessary to realize it as a way to explain things. It's not personal. Remind yourself that it's not personal. Tell yourself over and over again. Tell your mom "I know you're hurting and stressed, but please don't do this." And if she continued, then just step away. Rinse, repeat. It may take time, but my experience with this is that eventually the stressed out elderly parent will temper their behavior at least a little. Continue to remind yourself that it's not personal. Like your dad, she's also going through a lot right now.[/quote] +1,000 Very wise post, OP. Please heed it. -- From someone who has been there, and was glad later that I put aside momentary anger and did this exact "It's not personal" mantra.[/quote]
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