The two instances that you use as reference for this really made my blood boil. When people can't see past themselves, it infuriates me. Although, what do you do? Continue to get mad about it or just finally accept it?

I used to think that blaming my mom's parents for her behavior was such a cop out but now that I am older and can see how her parenting toward me has greatly affected me, and I can be a little more lax on this. Because really, they had no one to show them how to behave.

I love how you incorporate published author's opinions to support you personal experience. It really does bring the story to another level.

Thank you for sharing so vulnerably here!