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Growing Up Stories: Story from a daughter 
Growing Up COH and Adult COH Experiences

I am 37 and still affected by my mothers actions in her home.
  I haven't been inside the house in years and it has affected our
entire family...



Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted on Sunday,
April 6th, 2008 at 06:23 AM.


Relationship : daughter
Source : internet search
Message :

I am 37 and still affected by my mothers actions in her home.
  I haven't been inside the house in years and it has affected our
entire family.  My brother and I were definetley neglected growing up due
to the condition of the house.  The plumbing didn't work and trash and
clutter were in every room.  I never even knew there was a name for this
condition until now. 

My mother has no relationship with my 2 year old
niece because she is so mentally unstable.  Even though I haven't
lived with her since I was 18, her actions continue to affect me and my
life and honestly it pisses me off!!  My childhood was robbed from me and
that is something I can never forgive.  I also believe the mold in the
house is what killed my father and that will never be forgiven either.
  I try to have a relationship with her, but recently I have stopped
contact because its just too painful. 


Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2008 @ 15:18:53 ICT by Donna
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Re: Story from a daughter (Score: 1)
by Gigi on Friday, May 23, 2008 @ 00:29:47 ICT
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I totally understand how you feel. I just turned 40 years old and I still cannot deal with my mother and the way she chooses to live. I have been inside her house 2 times in the past 20 years and my children have NEVER been there -- not that I would want them to. Moreso than anything I worry about my mother's health as it is declining rapidly of late. One part of me wants to step in and do something but in another way I just can't face the thought of dealing with it! I'm just really tired of dealing with it!!! What I do realize, however, is that as her only child (only close relative) it will be up to me to handle it all when the time comes that she can no longer care for herself and I am in constant agony about whether to face it now or deal with it then. Only someone who's been there can understand. Good luck.




 
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