It was a difficult relationship and I often felt that my soul was being dug out with a spoon every time we engaged with each other. It was time for a change!
Relationships can be wonderful, loving and mutually beneficial or they can be draining, stress-filled and grossly one-sided. The relationship with my daughter was the latter.
It was one-sided, demanding, overbearing and she felt no compassion or remorse. Kind words and gestures were way beyond her scope of understanding.
I hung in for a very long time. Why? Simply because there is societal pressure to continue a relationship based on family connection, blood or a specific set of labels. In our case, our labels were mother and daughter.
I felt more like a doormat and an instant ATM. My punishment for not behaving as she expected, banishment from my grandsons. Do it mother or you will not see or speak with them.
The day came when I'd had enough and I was at my lowest point and I decided to break up with my daughter.
The words came easier than I thought they would. Actually, once I said it, I started to feel amazing and that great feeling has continued to this day.
When you think of your "relationships" and your labels, is there one that you would like to break up with? Yes, indeed!
Now imagine the peace and tranquility that would invade your being if you sent that person packing? You feel amazing, calm and look forward to your day and life.
It can be done! I know I did it and everything about my life has improved. I will love my daughter forever. Liking her is a whole other matter and I don't.
Healthy relationships are not defined by labels.
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