DaughterOfAnAddict

So my mother is bipolar or borderline. Her disorder is untreated. She is also an addict. She goes to a clinic for that.

She was a terrible mother. She treated me terrible, lied all the time, stole from me, and did drugs in front of me (to name a few things).

I moved in with my grandparents when I was 15. My relationship with my mother died.

I'm 20 now. I've been a follower of Jesus since I was 14, and I know that this situation with my mother is holding me back. We met up some this last school year as my attempt to build some semblance of a relationship, but after she blew me off twice, I told her that I wouldn't meet with her anymore.

I'm thinking I'm going to try again. Tonight I had a breakthrough, and I realize that I need to distance myself some and remember her sickness. She is mentally ill. It just is what it is.

I need advice though. What are some boundaries I would have? What do I do when she blows me off or does something inappropriate? Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Please share your story (as much as you feel comfortable).

Thank you for reading this, guys. I look forward to any responses.

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For a few years, I’ve honestly lost count, I get sad around this time of year. My dad is on drugs and lives in a different state than me, so I don’t hear from him much. It’s so hard because I remember how good of a dad he was when he was clean for a few years. This year is harder because I have blocked him on social media because of the stress he put me through. So I have no idea what’s going on with him. Usually around this time I get sad because I know he’s having a horrible holiday due to his addiction. No Christmas dinner, no family around, nothing. This year I wonder if he even has a place to stay. Is he homeless again? Is he okay enough mentally to keep going, or is he planning his suicide? Does he have his girlfriend, at least one single soul to share Christmas with? It sucks that I still care even after all he’s put me through. But I do. 💔

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