(((((((((((((kd)))))))))))))
that was a brave and strong thing to do. breaking off ties with "mother" is a really difficult thing. i did it once for about 3 yrs. she and i have a relationship that is different--sometimes--healthier on my side still dysfunctional on hers. my sons don't understand why things are the way they are until recently when she pulled one of her control/matriarchal acts. ahh said they, so this is what it was like?!
Anyway, you are much validated by myself and whom ever else is with me.
love wi