Posted by Susan J on April 26, 2004, at 14:27:04
In reply to Re: Mother Question - Was I Right or Was I Wrong?, posted by coral on April 26, 2004, at 13:52:11
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> Would she have yelled at any other adult (non-family?)
<<Nope, I was thinking of that, too. She would always maintain appearances in front of friends or guests, regardless of how miserable she was.> Barring other major frustrations in the family (illness, grief, financial, etc.,)I would consider someone yelling at me inappropriate and even more inappropriate, not realizing the error.
<<That's the main problem, I think. She's miserable. She's inherited a dog from my brother and she just HATES dogs, but she thinks it's cruel to find the dog another home. I know it's painful to do so, but I told her the pain of that is less than dealing with the frustration and misery every day. I even volunteer with a pet rescue, so I know how to find the dog a good loving home....I can't help get rid of my mother's misery, but I'm glad to know you guys think it's OK to stand up for myself. I did it as politely as I could.
Thanks!
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> Coral
poster:Susan J
thread:340233
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