Dear Libby:

I didn’t read your entire post because I already read a whole lot about your mother, particularly, in other threads and it upsets me to read about her behavior. So I avoided reading all of your account. It is probably a repetition of the same-old-same-old. And that is my point: if it upsets me to READ more about the same-old-same-old behavior from your mother (and sister), I can understand how upsetting it must be for you, it being she is your mother in your life.

The fact that your mother and sister are polite does not impress me- I think you see through it and it doesn’t impress you either.

You wrote that your children love your mother- I remember from your previous threads that they were repeatedly hurt by her behavior and I suggested to you in those threads to prevent further hurt by cutting contact with them. At this point, if you believe that she is a positive influence in their life via direct contact with her, then I would suggest still, that you cut all contact with your mother and sister and have your husband manage the children-grandmother communication without any involvement on your part.

Frankly, Libby, I am done reading about your mother and sister. If you choose to continue your contact with them, that is your choice, and it is your right to make this choice. It is my right to make the choice to not read about that ongoing contact (and how it damages you) anymore.

anita