Mighty, you HAVE that strength of your mom....everyone here sees it. You just need to BELIEVE it.
bea, I think you're spot-on. They will avoid that guilt at all costs in many ways, including mood swings and irrational comments. Until and unless they truly face it? They're goners.
Mighty, I may be quiet, but I'm still here, cheering in sign language . Sending hugs and prayers, and positive everything your way, my dear friend.
Keep going. Remember who you truly are. And remember how unbelievably worthy you are of a peaceful life, and being treated with love and respect. No one can take that from you. Whatever they do.... They just can't. Unless you forget that. So don't. K? K.