Now in a new year, but same old....

Barely lasted 5 weeks before she started again. Have taken her to dental appointments and blood test. Did jobs around house last Saturday whilst she told me about neighbour's attitude on weekly phone call. As I was about to leave, started about my aunt again. Wasn't long before we got the well-worn line "you've gone quiet again".

Stood my ground but to no avail. She started shouting at me. When I said I wasn't going to listen to any more, she said "how dare you speak to me like this" and "who do you think you are". Just calmly put my shoes and coat on and announced I was going home. This time she didn't follow me to the front door.

Not heard a word all week. I haven't felt great (again!), just put it down to disliking this time of year. Long chat with my aunt revealed mother hadn't told her about the latest conflict. Sadly, my aunt won't confront her about the accusations although they are levelled at her.

Not one to dwell on health issues, I do think this stress is having an effect. Am writing this and feeling better.

I've recently met one of my social media followers. We had an excellent lunch, followed by coffee and cake. He wants to meet up again, so why not? As for telling mother, only reason I can see for doing this is to prove that some people do like me!