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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why do some of these posters think they more about OP’s mother’s intentions than OP herself?[/quote]

I don't think that.

But I do find in my own life when I am struggling with a personal dynamic, that it is helpful to be reminded that I don't always know the other person's intentions and should not impute them.  Rather, I should focus on the actions, and my response to them.  I was trying to do that here.

If OP does not like the negative references, she should absolutely say that, and develop strategies to shut the stories down or avoid the situation.  But she should also consider whether changing her own mindset is also a viable option (not saying it is!) as other posters have indicated they choose not to look at these childhood stories through the same lens. Of course it is up to the OP to decide what is best for her and her children.  The mom could just be bullheaded, forgetful, caught up in nostalgia that she wants to share when she looks at her daughter's children, etc.  She is not necessarily a manipulative bully, jealous of her daughter, etc.    [/quote]

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