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Conversely, if you have a poor relationship with your mother due to factors outside of your control (she is a narcissist, abusive, etc.), then do not feel press
by vezzy-fnord 13y ago
Conversely, if you have a poor relationship with your mother due to factors outside of your control (she is a narcissist, abusive, etc.), then do not feel pressured to pursue contact with her. She may be your mother, but a blood relation does not mean you should subject yourself to more agony, all because of the cult of personality we have created around the mother as some sacred idol.
- SoftwareMaven 13y agoThere is not a cult of personality around mothers, though I can see how it would feel that way if one had an abusive or neglectful mother. I was in that category, so I get it. However, I also have an amazing wife and kids of my own, and the beauty that can contained in the mother/child relationship is profound. Honestly, since I absolutely do not have that kind of relationship, nor will I ever, sometimes it's hard to watch. It can rip open certain scars that never really healed well.