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arfie
arfie
Guess I owe many apologies here. It appears that the yaddahs of the blahs to parenting middle aged children has turned allot of family problem dialogue into a triggery joy for me. I am 61 and detached from my birth family more than 45 years ago. I have spent allot more of my life as a mother than as a daughter, sister, etc. I am currently feeling trapped between two middle aged children who are mutually hateful of one another and both want to be my sole beneficiary.

I hate new triggers. . . Maybe time for a DS break until I get a handle on it?

Apologies to any I have offended.
LeoX3
LeoX3
Never gave offense to me, Arfie, and I am grateful for a mom's POV on the whole matter of family, as I am not a mom myself but sure am confused how to be a daughter right now.

Take a break, lurk only, only read old posts, whatever you need to do. Being triggered is tough stuff. Peace to you.
freedom15god
freedom15god
I give you support to do what ever works for you arfie sounds like you are torn in many directions take all your good advice and apply
cheesecake88
cheesecake88
Hugs arfie, no offense here and support to you as you navigate...can't be easy. I hope you stay and keep sharing. Healing Thoughts!
donnawanda
donnawanda
Sorry if my tone was sharp. My ire is for Dooo's mom, not you. I'm sorry you're feeling fragile. In the words of Heavy D, "I got nuttin but love for you baby"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJEbfeG2oAE
jewells1
jewells1
Take it easy on you arfie. Your situation being what it is with the children of the scorn is understandable. Do I get that you wanted to share your view. I have only one daughter but she runs hot and cold so often I can't guess where to start.
Rest if you need it, but not because you feel that you aren't valued.

Mom of 57, with her own child of the scorn.
Jewell
DoooOver
DoooOver
I was not offended either Alfie. Dynamics are always different and I liked hearing what others have to say
arfie
arfie
Thanks guys. It can be so hard to know a friendly zebra from a rabid rhino through the tunnel vision of a triggered state.

I hate new triggers. I sure get tired of working out new coping mechanisms.
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