Every time:
Me: Sends mum a link about corporate malfeasance, climate crimes by billionaires, etc.
Mum: Responds with weird 300+ word rant about the WEF, UN, WHO, and HAARP, plus link to a YouTube about the coverup of Alien remains by the CIA.
Should I:
@jaystephens
"Should" seems less likely to work out.
Are there any areas of common purpose between you and your mother?
You mention childen.
Are meaningful conversations around them possible?
What would happen if you cordoned off all discussion about what triggers her and refused to engage with her conspiracy-stuff? As in just refuse to go there? And keep offering engagement around the children and any other mutaully fulfilling topics?
She's actively pushing. Ouch.
And thanks for sharing about your succeses.
I was estranged from both parents for over 10 years. Then one had a bleed on the brain and needed support.
I'm thinking separation can be "in place" and maybe temporary and good enough.
@jaystephens
They were hard times.
And the brain bleed could easily have made that estrangement final.
Your plan is skilful.
Jay
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