My mom is 93 and I have had to let her go. It has been very difficult as I always pictured myself taking care of her and making sure her last years were loving ones. Once my younger brother came to live with us about 3 years ago, the family situation became toxic. I became the bank and I was only considered a good daughter if I gave money.
After 3 years of abuse, knowing I had always been a good daughter and that my husband was an incredible son-in-law I had to just cut them off.
Vicious emails ensued and I was even taken off her visitor gate list. I only wish her peace, but my umbrella is closed. I am getting well, focusing on my blessings and an attitude of gratitude. My amazing husband of 46 years, our 3 sons, 3 daughter-in-laws, and 6 beautiful grandchildren. If I am sad, I refocus. I just can not let them continue to hurt me and my family. I can't let her rain on my family anymore.
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