Hey folks. Just need someone to witness me for a moment. Mom called and blew up at me first thing in the morning and I'm feeling so many things. Maybe seeing her words can help you see your parents for who they are too, idk.

I just got here, and I immediately feel seen. This describes my mother as well and I also went no contact with her a while back because shes so toxic. I don't think I've talked to her since late Feb or March of this year (22) and before that I was barely answering her messages and calls because I was going through a divorce and didn't feel like listening to her talk about herself the whole time.

Anyways, I've been in therapy since May and it's only solidified my decision to stay no contact with her.... She's gonna be PISSED when she finds out I'm pregnant via social media. Oh well, the woman's terrorized me long enough, and like OP said, I am not responsible for her any more.

The whole, deserving better and taking it thing is a day to day exercise but damn it feels good sometimes!

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