Family therapy
Hi all,
I finally had family therapy with my mom yesterday (she came onto my session). I am feeling very triggered by it today, and I couldn't fall asleep until about 5am. I am able to watch my classes from home, but I had wanted to go in person, but I just decided to take care of myself and watch from home.
My mom was super emotional and kind of acted like a 5 year old child who is being told they can't have a toy. She didn't take any accountability and just painted things as I have a problem and have been shutting her out and she is "losing her daughter" even though I explained that we have a difficult relationship and I have been setting boundaries for my wellbeing. She wasn't able to show empathy towards me or really acknowledge anything about how I felt. I tried to explain I had a hard time growing up and was really shy and she was just like "you had plenty of friends".
I guess I need to
try to remember that I tried my best to articulate myself and my
emotions, and I can be proud of that. Maybe things will improve in
future sessions... or I will have to be really strong about boundaries
even though she is so manipulative and just end up only talking to her
like 3 times per year idk.
(I posted this also in family community, but seems like it might be appropriate here idk)