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[quote=Anonymous]I wish there was a way for us to step outside ourselves and see things as objectively as a random stranger does . . .

OP, your mother hasn't spoken to you in 6 months because you said you don't like Bethany Frankel. During that time she has come into your home and treated you like a piece of furniture, giving you as much attention as the curtains. You allowed this. Apparently, this sort of behavior was also inflicted upon you as a child. Your own father has never stood up for you. Your children are observing this behavior and your acceptance of it.

This is so screwed up its almost unbelievable. Your mother is abusive and your father lets her abuse you and expects you to apologize for it. You say your sons are close to their grandfather, but this is what they see him doing, even they can't articulate it. Aiding and abetting an abuser. Would you put up with this from someone who wasn't your parent?

End this cycle right now. I'd write them a letter or email laying everything out, offering one more chance, telling them that if this crap ever happens again you will cut them out of your lives. And stick to it. You are person who is worthy of being treated with basic kindness and respect. Your parents (both of them) have let you spend a lifetime thinking otherwise, but they're wrong. They are wrong. You matter.

And definitely go back to therapy.[/quote]

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