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so this is not specific to my parents, and i can look back and see similar problems with other emotionally intense situations. my mother has her own issues and is particularly difficult for me to be around. when i find my feelings changing, i am practicing trying to intervene with my mind, to help me sort things out. securing emotional boundaries is essential; shields are a step further and i will need to learn those too.  |
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Originally Posted by waves
that didn't come without repercussions. they resent it. i feel their resentment. when i am well i sometimes do dishes and tell them they can stay and watch the news while i do that. but with some cooking mom insists on doing the dishes herself... i've lost enough arguments to make it not worth trying.
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Waves,
I hope that Tuesday goes better for you. I don't know how you can get way from tension like that except getting out to be with nature or with other people.
. . . Maybe sleep or getting absorbed in something.
M
01-17-2012, 01:08 AM
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