Hi Mary,

I have a challenge for you. Go out, maybe to an espresso shop, a park, a bookstore, the YMCA, join a volunteer group, or volunteer at an animal shelter or even join a book club or support group. And strike up a conversation with 3 women. These women need to be (1) pleasant, (2) kind, (3) easy to talk to. Get to know these women. Make sure they do not gossip, that they are happy with their lives, have hobbies, work they enjoy, things they are passionate about. Become friends with these women. Do not have any more contact with the other toxic women. Don’t worry about X is saying about Y, drama, or anything. Stay far away. Don’t even talk about it. Focus on happy people and make friends with them. Do positive things with them such as joining a book club, support group, wine tasting, or any other hobby.

As far as your Mother, is there a therapist or couselor you can get support from? I want to hear back from you about the wonderful and positive friendships you have made okay? ☺

Have a wonderful weekend.