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[quote=Anonymous]NP who happens to be a SME on shitty parents. My dad was an abusive, angry booze hound alcoholic. My mom is a narcissistic enabler who is still married to him and loves to pretend that I had an idyllic childhood. OP, YOU are in control. Remember that. Proceed with caution. I'd plan it so that you go without DC. Better yet, take your DH for support and meet your mom someplace public. Do not invite her to your house. Have an end time/out. Give her the bare minimum, like meet for coffee. Be ready to up and leave if she does anything abusive or threatening. This was the best advice I ever got from a therapist about dealing with my dad. You might even say (as I've done) we can chat and catch up, but if x happens (you raise your voice/embarrass me/criticize me) I am leaving. You can forgive and I'd suggest you try even if it makes you feel pity for her but you can't be expected to forget not for a tiger to change stripes! [/quote]
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