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But She’s Your Mom!
supporting and validating victims of invisible abuse
I find myself continually struggling to find balance and yet exercise empathy as i buffer myself from the opinions of those who come at me, pressing me to fix the situation with my mom. Am I beyond fear of others’ opinion of where I find myself? Mostly. I don’t want to respond negatively to people who are ignorant and uncaring of my lived experience. It is difficult and it hurts to have people tell you what they think about what they know nothing about. The pain of toxic, dysfunctional family dynamics is its own pain.
The people that I have had validate my experience and pain have not been people that I personally know (other than my two young adult children). Not friends, family or acquaintances… Not my former, now ex-spouse… The people that have validated and soothed my wounded heart have been people that I have discovered online. My number 1 top support is Dr. Ramani Durvasula that I watch on youtube. I have just discovered the channel on youtube called ‘The Scapegoat Club’ with Chess Dugas. There have been others too that have helped me through my journey of understanding and recovery. I always am astounded to hear other people validate my experience. I am heard and understood. What I suffered was real.
My friend’s mom passed away. I saw the news on her social media. Sara lives in the house that was…
