Narcissistic parent.
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Strict boundaries or cut ties. If you decide not to cut ties you can’t let them get to you. That’s what gives them power
I went “gray rock” minimal contact for maybe 10-12 years. Now we talk on the phone just about every 2 weeks which is the most we’ve ever communicated. The last in-person visit did not go particularly well and we now live farther away so I’m not sure when or if we’ll ever see each other again in person, which changes the dynamics of the relationship. But when it was really bad I just kept contact minimal and shared zero personal or important details of my life. She didn’t come to my wedding, didn’t find out i was pregnant until 20+ weeks, has only met 2 of my kids a handful of times. It is what it is 🤷♀️
Very strict boundaries and you have to follow through. It will probably take a couple of times of her overstepping and you putting your foot down to get the point across. Also make sure you are very limited with any information you give them as they will always try to use it against you.
I put up with it for so long..eventually lost my s*** and said my bit..as a result we haven’t spoken for 5 years this December…as much as its sad I’m so much happier 😁
You’ve got to do what you need and what makes you happy. No wrong it right answer, just make life as enjoyable and manageable s as possible through whatever works for you
My mother is like that, I constantly have to set boundaries and have to follow through if she oversteps. She's been alright the past couple of months