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Originally Posted by eskielover
Some questions to maybe ask:
How do I respond to things when they did tell me in the past? (Supportive or critical kind of responses?)
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Originally Posted by Travelinglady
I was wondering, too, if you have a history of being too opinionated about what they do. My mother was very critical, so I got to the point where I told her very little about what I was up to.  |
Very very good questions. I am trying recall just that back over the years.Yes, there was a time we were not the closest and we really didn't communicate at all for the animosity they expressed towards me (when I left their step-father they chose his side and were really quite cruel towards me). Perhaps during that period as a result I did in fact find it difficult to be happy about some of their choices. I feel awkwardly badly for this. Anyway, you gae me some food for thought here and unfortunately the answer in my head isn't exactly positive.
Still, you both have provided me an answer to which I am grateful. Though unfortunate, I am looking upon this as encouragement to change things.