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Old Sep 13, 2019, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by NP_Complete View Post
I decided to take the plunge and send it to her and hope she didn't take my complicated feelings as negative (even though there are some negative feelings there), but it seems that's the only thing she saw in the email. I have no idea how to respond to her now. I sent P her response. I don't know how my life has gotten so messed up that I can't even communicate with my mother.
Oh boy.

FWIW, I think you communicated what you needed to say very clearly and respectfully, and your mother is a grownup, so the responsiblity for the communication breakdown doesn't seem to be on your end.

Sorry, NP. Hugs.
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