Dear Cali Chica:

I too could not imagine cutting contact with my mother. Once, during a visit at an aunt away from my mother, as a child, I could hardly breathe, missing her so much, needing to be with her. An uncle brought me back to her as soon as possible. I was so very distressed.

I am wondering, if you imagine right now ending all contact with your mother (and I fully understand you are in no way considering it), what kinds of thoughts go through your mind?

anita