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Originally Posted by Britedark
To be honest I have considered severing ties with her on previous occasions but if I even drop a hint she cries and becomes so distraught my heart melts and we are right back where we started. I can't stand to see her in pain. Perhaps much of the problem stems from my weakness. I just want her to become an independent person and start behaving like a normal adult. I want to have a healthy, sisterly relationship with her. I wish I could make her see this.
Thank you for your solid support. You listened to me in my time of need and it means a lot to me. Hugs.
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I would reframe your “weakness” as compassion - but being able to step back and view things more objectively is a useful skill to learn
you clearly just want the best for her, though one person can’t fix any relationship on their own. I hope she can get to a point in her therapy where she feels ready/able to address her childlike behaviour. I’ve never tried DBT myself, but this could be a good tool for you to use in your interactions.