Dear sarah,

I really understand how you are feeling and can imagine the strain this is putting on you.
I can respond to you in your thread if you elaborate there.

Just a quick note on what you said about the example from parents: my parents have a very loving and supportive relationship, what I said about my dad was meant to describe his attitude towards me, not my mom. But the fact that you interpreted it this way must hold some meaning for you and relate to your parents.