My Mom is not enjoyable to be around. It would be much easier just not to talk to her. But she is my Mom.

I am working to figure out what kind of relationship is possible with her. I work to figure out how to stay sane and not experience guilt...because I also have guilt if I write her out of my life.

I'm learning to listen instead of trying to change her opinions or pointing out where I disagree with her.

I have to work on my boundaries... my emotional boundaries. I have to let her be who she is (because I can't change her) WITHOUT letting her upset ME.

Dealing with difficult people and difficult issues is not easy or fun, but just avoiding them does not give me much opportunity for growth.

I feel much better about myself when I am able to deal with the tuff stuff rather than avoid it. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Susan <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail. ~ Kinky Friedman