Our Aging Parents

"If only I'd known ... I would have done things differently!"

How to Deal with a Toxic/Controlling Mother

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Here is excellent advice from one of the regulars in our support group. “I also have a mom who is essentially miserable, but can show her nice side when it suits her. Here is what I have figured out so far in case it helps you. Moms like ours base their lives almost entirely on their feelings (which can change from moment to moment, often without a warning) and on their internal scripts (which are their version of reality based on their wounded view of life.) … Continue Reading →

How to Divorce Your Abusive Parent … And Survive

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OK, so your parent isn’t physically abusing you. That doesn’t make it okay to verbally abuse you! When you finally decide that your parent is never going to change, despite their meaningless promises, it’s time to divorce your parent, permanently and completely. … Continue Reading →

Toxic Elderly Parents

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Toxic elderly parents suck the life out of their children who, even as adults, are constantly drawn back into their poisonous web of abuse, lies and denial. Find out how you can break free. … Continue Reading →

You Are Not Alone! Your Online Support Group …

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A typical visitor’s comment: “[This group] saved me from a complete breakdown. Only you people, though all our situations differ a bit, understand the stress, anger, guilt, despair, physical exhaustion and dread. I have learned so much from you all. There is no other place like it on the net and believe me I have looked. Thanks for being here, friends! While my struggles are winding down as my dad is now dying, I will forever be grateful for having found this safe place.” … Continue Reading →