Thread: Hurtful Mom
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Old May 21, 2008, 04:31 PM
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My sisters are not little. They are 28, 31, and 33. They realize that they have problems from what happened.

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I think it is good that you are reaching out and trying to help your sisters as you help yourself. You know your sisters, I was just suggesting caution. Just because they are hurting and clearly in trouble doesn't mean they are ready to deal with things. I'm 42 and my friend has been trying to talk to me since high school. I wasn't ready. Even after 11 months of therapy, I've still only been able to but stuff on paper. I think the actions you described here were great. You let them know where you are, how your trying to deal with your own stuff, and that you are available to talk if they want to. Pushing them to deal with it now or in therapy the way you are may just cause them to pull away. I am not suggesting that you are actually doing this. I'm just saying be mindful.
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