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[quote=Anonymous]OP I just searched some posts about toxic parent relationships. I'm glad you're on the mend. 
I'm now in my late 30s and have a toxic mother. I didn't realize how toxic she was until I hit my 30s. Now as a mother myself I realize how much of an emotional impact parents can have - even on grown children. I've had near panic attacks being along with her for even 5 minutes. She is negative and breaks me down every moment she can and brags about my other siblings non stop (they are absolutely nothing to brag about  - one sibling hasn't been employed in about 7 yrs ( mid 30s, and she and my father pay for his everything including a car). My other one only sees them max 2weeks out of every year and so they artificially elevate her. I had to spend yesterday with my parents and I felt like I couldn't breath because of her. I've never told my father anything.  I rarely go visit the m ( they moved 5 minutes away from me, which is hell about 6 yrs ago). She has mental health issues, but I think she is bringing me down with her. It's so hard to explain the emotions. I think spending yesterday with her really put me in a low spot. I really wish she had self awareness. She is one of the most toxic women I know and loves to turn family against one another.
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