Thanks. I will have to come up with some clear guidelines, for myself and my parents. Like if they call out of the blue, I may do what Claritytoo does and just let it go to voicemail and call them back. I will also have to keep explaining the once a week thing, and even perhaps once we have a night, be the one to call them myself. That way I'm not surprised out of the blue.

Tinyrabbit, you make sense, talking about it as a process. I need to keep reminding myself that this will be trial and error until it's worked out, and that it's okay to not be perfect, to be a beginner.

Bloem, the list sounds like a good idea. And I have an appointment today with a counsellor who can help me process, hopefully. Perhaps even help me out with the list.

I am feeling a bit better about it after a night's sleep, and your supportive words!!
xoxo
IJ