is there any sound logical reason to any of this? think about it, what do people truly mean when they say, "but she's still your mother". is their concept of 'mother' the same as what you've experienced?

in all likelihood, no. when they think of mother, they think of warmth and nurturance. when you think of your mother, you think about being manipulated and abused. what feelings does it bring about? anxiety, discomfort and suffering.

the reality that not every woman on this planet is a decent mother makes some people feel very uncomfortable. they cannot accept the reality that there are children out there being put down, mutilated, threatened, used as a pawn, and reduced to a 'chess piece'. so they roll over and think you're odd or the 'problem'. don't let it get to you.

you don't even need to explain yourself. stop weighing yourself down with guilt. just live your life.