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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This post and the responses make me sad -- because were I in OP's shoes, my mother would make a federal case of this:  she is not a grown up, never has been, never will be.  It's all about her, all the time.  For those of you who are blessed with parents who are able to sit back and enjoy others (including children) open presents and enjoy the gift of anticipation and who would understand a situation like this, I envy you and am at once happy for you.  I know I am lucky to have a mother who's alive, but gosh, at the holidays, with all the anger and hatred she has towards us (her children and spouse) and the world generally, it's sometimes hard to focus on the good.
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OP here. My mom is not as bad as this but I kind of understand where you are coming from. Mom is not a child but she definitely acts like it sometimes. Even if she outwardly says it is ok, I know she will feel a little hurt watching everyone else open their gifts. And even if she was 100% okay with it, I would STILL feel bad. In my family, you have a present for everyone, adults included.[/quote]

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