I am so glad I searched for an older story of yours. I really wish you could say those things without a negative response. Some people cannot hear how we feel because they always think it is an attack against them. But, they did these things and as a daughter you should be able to express and feel how you do without a nasty response. It's hard to deal with and we are left hoping for a somewhat normal relationship, which will never happen...

I can still hear my mom saying those words. "How Dare You!" Always with a glaring look. She said those 3 words so much because everything was always an attack on her. Ugh. Imagine being like our mothers? They are miserable inside. I know you chose not to be and I think by writing this all out lessens the blow of the relationship, at least I hope it does.