Supported? Is that the right word?? I don't think so.

He listened to what I was saying ~ things I've been struggling with for a while now. How my mom never really supported me as I was growing up. He added that she never acted as the adult and still doesn't, even though I'm merely seeking her admitting the mistakes and apologizing. That's something that my mom is unwilling or unable to do for me.

While it's a very sad realization that I'm come to this point in my life ~ that having my family in my life is simply too painful for me ~ it's also okay. It's understandable and healthy in my psych's opinion to take myself out of that stress. Having his acknowledgment made me feel justified or something. It's a good feeling, but also poignant. I just can't seem to think of the right word/s!!

Know what I mean???