Thanks for sharing this. Relationships with parents can be such a struggle. Mine are both long since dead now. But I still catch myself ruminating over the relationships I had with them oh so many years ago. I know I've replied to some of your previous posts. And I don't recall what articles (from PC's archives) I may have given you. So if I'm being redundant please forgive me. However here are links to 7 articles on the subject of boundaries & what to do when people repeatedly violate them:

How to Set Boundaries with Kindness | Happily Imperfect

Tips on Setting Boundaries in Enmeshed Relationships

5 Ways to Maintain Boundaries with Difficult People

When People Cross Your Boundaries

5 Tips for Setting Boundaries (Without Feeling Guilty) | Happily Imperfect

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/imper...ur-boundaries/

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/sex-a...dos-and-donts/