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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You have a weird idea of no contact. Stop contacting them if you want to be no contact.[/quote]

The interactions described was before NC.   - OP[/quote]

But you want to contact them again to explain no contact. Leave them alone. And also they gave you the TL, DR treatment because 5 pages (was it front and back?) might have been too much.[/quote]

Because I love them, and their time on earth is getting shorter and shorter, and it makes me sad, but yes, you are correct.  - OP

It's just not that easy to let go[/quote]
Look up the Emotionally Immature Parents books. I think there's one about how to manage your relationship with them. Decide if it is easier to cut them off or to meet them where they are and do that. It sounds like there is a lot of love in your family...there is also dysfunction. They may never change, but you can change how you react to their immaturity. You can think about your boundaries and try a brief visit. They are not able to help you with tough life situations, but they love you and will enjoy the good times. If you can accept that, then do so.  Do you have a sibling or someone in your family who can understand you? I hope you can find a way to stay in touch because they don't sound abusive, just not able to emotionally support you.[/quote]

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