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[quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry OP. First of all, 2 calls a week is above and beyond. It's very kind of you to offer her company. It really sucks when people get into such a rut late in life, but all too common. A couple things--make the calls for you. Do what you need to do to feel at peace about your mom. What do you need to not have regrets about the relationship? Just do that. Don't worry about the rest. Also, I have similar family members. It really helps me to look at them clinically. Like...how a therapist or social worker views their tougher clients. Compassionately but at an arm's length emotionally. You're there to offer a service in a professional manner. It just re-frames the interaction in my head and makes it slightly more bearable. [/quote]
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