At the risk of seeming like an ass, you’ll have that. I think the important thing is recognizing the behaviors and staying out of the fray. Don’t be too hard on the people there as they haven’t made the opportunity to grow like you have. Knowledge is power. You are equipped to handle this situation. I know no one wants to have to. You can do this.
I think we can all relate to what you are experiencing. I see guilt and passive aggressive behaviors pretty much every time family gathers. Most of them don’t even recognize these as such.
Your X’s struggles are hers. Of course you would support her better now than then, for you are a human being capable of growth and grow you have.
Victims need rescuers and persecutors. I see quite a bit of these dynamics in some of my family members. Refusing to participate means I have more alone time to work on me. It is something I lament, but there is always GAL and new friends.
Oh and you are about to freeze to death.
BITS Me 55, ACK, when did that happen? Doesn't feel like 55 D 30 S 27
You create your own universe as you go along - Winston Churchill
