Mother's Day is Sunday and the dread you're feeling might spark thoughts of how nice it would be to not have to deal with her. If that's you, this episode will help. We're gonna talk about what to consider when you want to go no-contact.
When some people hear I've gone no-contact with my toxic mom, they say "You're so strong". While it's meant to be a compliment, I see it as a red flag. Especially if the person I'm talking to is an unloved daughter with a toxic mom herself. Because in those cases focusing on my perceived strength lets you off the hook for taking action with your own mom. If you can chalk up my ability to go no-contact to me having access to some measure of strength you don't have, then you don't have to explore what you can do in your own life, to lessen your mom's power and toxic influence over you.
The truth is, it took time to get to this place. The first time I said "No" to my mom, I felt like I was gonna throw up. And I didn't even say it out loud. It was in a text. Waiting for her reply was agonizing.
If you're seriously considering going no-contact with your toxic mom here are some things to consider.
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