Posted by sar on November 15, 2001, at 5:56:10
In reply to Re: Suggestions Requested: What To Do With Your Mother » susan C, posted by Mitch on November 14, 2001, at 23:37:31
dear mouse,
i think it's great (annoying as it may be ) that your mother wanrs to learn about your psychological state. i find that refreshing, especially for someone aged 82 (like my mean grammma).
i've no suggestions on how to handle this (expt to answer as briefly as possible), i just wanted you to know that i think you're fortunate. my parents ( 58 and 62) think that i've become aimless and discontent due to my (hippie dirty druggie) lifestyle. not the case.
i think you are lucky to have a mother who wants to learn more about your illness; my parents, for the most part, couldn't give a flying fuck.
do you think it could be helpful to talk about sublings re: their coping mechanisms (in in not-so-technical terms)? sometimes metaphors and hypothetical situations are the best ways to solve disputes.
good luck ms mouse...
sar
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