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Rea de Miranda's avatar

My mother refused to admit her part in my sexual abuse. I had to forgive her for my own peace. Sending love. 🤍🤍

April Daniels's avatar

Rea, I am so sorry. It's astounding how so many crucial people in our lives don't see the obvious and acknowledge the pain their blind stubbornness causes. I commend you for forgiving her--for your own peace. Hats off to you!

Rea de Miranda's avatar

It was driving me insane. I had to free myself from her.

April Daniels's avatar

Understandable! My 2nd therapist (after Karen Fisher died) did her doctoral dissertation on the Mother-Daughter relationship. I read it, and one of the key points was that the Mother-Daughter relationship is one of the most complex relationships in human interactions.

Now, considering that's the basic foundation with daughters and mother, then add to it abuse, denial, etc., oh my. It makes total sense it would be a head trip for you. So glad you are free.