Ranting about Moving Away from Toxic Parents

Elizabeth, that is so helpful. I hadn't thought about it like that. Thank you.

The thing about boundaries is that they are not meant to control other people. A boundary is a decision I've made. If this person does X, then I'm going to do Y. If my mom starts talking about her dating life, I'm going to hang up the phone or leave the room. Period. No apologies, no explanations required.

i really hope so.

Ohhh darling, that sounds like a hot mess that you don’t want around you anyways. Yes, it’ll be harder without them for a moment. But god, life is going to be so much more peaceful for you once you’re out of that environment.

i've asked her to stop and she won't. they don't respect the boundaries i've been trying to place.