Well, I called my mom today. I wasn't sure if they got the letter yet or not, but she left a v-mail on my cell this morning, sounding pretty worried, so I know I had to suck it up and talk about this "in person."
Mom actually admitted she was really worried, based on the new message on WW's answering machine... my mom said it didn't sound like WW at all, and it wasn't "this is BS and WW", it was much more "generic".
Anyhow, I decided to give 'em the whole story. But from a MB perspective... talked about the addictive aspects of A's... about how WW has behaved irrationally, yet can speak clearly at times... etc.
I expected my mom to be in tears, paniced, falling apart. Instead, she was attentive, strong, had some even funny comments. In the end, she said "well, and if it doesn't work out, at least you'll know you did your best." It was great! In fact, I think I'm more optimistic than they are! But I know it hurts them. I think my demeanor, talking calmly, talking about Plan A and Plan B, talking about my confronting OM - all those things I think help her realize I've been doing all the "right things".
And it's true - no matter the outcome, I will be better. I know that for sure now.
She even asked what my plans are... am I going to stick around here, etc.? I said yeah, I'll be here for at least 3-4 months, then we'll see.
She said that she thought my going to Plan B was the best move possible, given circumstances. And I don't think it was just to make the son feel better - her comments surrounding it supported it fully.
Well... another step forward on the road to recovery.
