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[quote=Anonymous]You are not alone OP -

My mother is 80 years old (but like a sprightly 60 year old)  and has been giving me the silent treatment all through my childhood and into adult life (I am 40 now).  I breaks me down into an emotional, tearful mess (in private).

For instance just now, I am being ignored because SHE blamed ME for something I NEVER did :(  Of course I was on the defensive! But when I was adamant I was innocent, she began her inane singing on top of my voice, then ignoring me completely.

This will go on for days :(   I have cried so much my eyes look like red puff-balls, and I can't stop the tears.  It's worse for me because I had to move back home to help care for my invalid dad.  He talks to me, but doesn't when mum is around :(  I have no siblings to turn to for support.

I feel the silent treatment (or Being Ignored - as I call it) is one of the worst forms of abuse.  It has scarred me emotionality throughout my childhood and adult life.  I was once told that my mother displays narcissistic behaviour.

Alice UK [/quote]

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