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[quote=Anonymous]Do not get worked up. She brings up a topic you've already made clear is off limits or you feel is inappropriate, say, "mom, I do not want to discuss that." If she keeps going, again, firm but neutral voice (NOT angry/worked up), "mom, I said we are not discussing that." If she keeps going, "mom, I'd live to talk to you about other issues, but since that isn't possible right now*, I am going to hang up. I love you and will talk to you again soon." Then hang up. *not "because you can't do that right now" (firm, neutral, no blame) Repeat as necessary. Key takeaways: do not become angry (you control your reaction to her, she does not control you), and disengage when necessary.[/quote]
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