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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wrote a letter to my mom about 19 things she did while I was growing up that hurt me. This includes covering up sexual abuse, being called a bitch regularly, and sharing details of my father's affairs when was around 10 years old. I put my heart on paper to let out all the pain I've been holding in. (I'm 39). She has been upset that I have requested a covid test before we see her.

This is the text response from her:

U r not a child any longer , u r an adult . The past is the   Past   , let it go.  That's what your therapist should be helping u with . Every parent makes mistakes  , but my life and your life goes on .  We  can have  an adult mother - daughter relationship now , but u have to act like an adult .  I'm not going to accept u  bringing  this stuff up any longer . If u want to see me , u come to me .   I love u and I want to see my grandchildren  and I would think  u would  want them to have a relationship with me , but that is your choice .

What would you do/say?

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OP, your mom is 'playing chicken' w you.  Your mom also has no limits and she wants you to set them and to set her free.  Ignore the screaming and blame from her.  Handle her how you would like to handled if you were her.  You are not her.  You never have been her.  You can't be her.  You are free to make your own decisions about what you think is best for yourself, and, by extension, her.

I hope you appreciate how strong and decent you are, as an individual, every single day.

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