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Childhood Progress- text from mom

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I have always basically "regressed?" whenever I talk to my parents. My mom texted me and acted like she always has. But I didn't feel anxious or helpless or afraid or in any way like I did when I was a child. I did respond, but I saw directly the foolishness and self-agarandizing and took it for what it was. She's just a person being silly and wanting everyone to be in on the insanity. So I just ignored that part and answered her questions at face value and let it go. It may be healthier to not interact, but I'm not ready to have that confrontation. And this was better than I have EVER handled this.
 
Good for you. I firmly believe you don't HAVE to break off contact with dysfunctional family members if you don't want to. You can flip a switch on your own reactions so breaking off contact isn't necessary. As long as you maintain your internal locus of control, you're set. She can't touch you. You've achieved an amazing break through. Give yourself a big pat on the back.
 
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