Unfortunately, I have had to create strong and probably permanent boundaries with a brother. It’s been a year now and it breaks my heart. However, his abusive treatment toward all family members including those who have passed away is no longer tolerable. I needed to block him on all social media and on my phone. Unfortunately, I was his last connection with family because he had driven the others away with his nasty bitterness. I prefer to remember him as the sweet charming brother that he was as a child. We had so much fun together, but he dismisses the fun memories.
Thank you so much for this! I recently ended a friendship with a woman who was very judgmental; I'd stuck in there because I knew she didn't have many friends and had had a difficult upbringing. But it finally dawned on me, after I'd left her house in tears one afternoon, that she had NEVER shown any compassion toward me whatsoever. Three times I'd been crying in her presence or on the phone with her and on NONE of those occasions had she shown any compassion or even stopped her relentless hammering away with what she felt was truth. Every day around noon, she'd call and expect me to answer. If I didn't, she left the most guilt-inducing messages. Oh, it was horrible! I couldn't stand it anymore and asked her not to contact me again, that I needed a break. Within five days, she'd tried calling twice and had the audacity to approach me with an envelope after church services one Sunday - but despite being surrounded by our mutual friends and acquaintances, I refused to take the envelope. Church ministry members have chastised me for failing to communicate with her, but I will stand my ground. I! can pray for her, I can ask God to change my stony heart to soften toward her, but I'm done with this friendship. And I feel better. No more worries about who is on the other end of the phone. I left the church due to other reasons, but it's a blessing not to have to avoid her or fail to attend church events because I don't wish to run into her.
This was wonderful! I just recently, after many years, ended a friendship I had since I was 5 years old. It was very difficult but long overdue. I am 55 and finally feel that I don't need excuses anymore for how I feel when it comes to friends. Toxic friendships are so meaningless. I felt bad but know that we are both better off without each other. 😊
Excellent advice. Very useful and makes perfect sense. I'm only just beginning to notice how I've been putting up with toxic and maniputive friendships and relationships. I'm becoming more self aware and letting these people go with either compassion or by setting firm boundaries. Thank you.
Perfect! It was like my previous comment about my verbally abusive son (psychologic issues) was answers! So short and effective. Not dragging out the :same old" Love it
I just this year got rid of two friends. One I have know over 30 years and one I’ve known since childhood. The one from childhood I adored like a sister but realized it’s not mutual and she’s hurtful. The other one gave me No support after my brother was instantly taken by a drunk driver. I was there for her when her mom passed and her Husband but realized she was not there for me as I offered her more support when her dog died. So I moved on from these two negative toxic non supportive people. Knowing someone a long time is not enough of a reason to continue the friendship
Very good topic. I’ve found that I only have so much energy to give others. As life goes through phases, the demands on my inner resources have to adapt. Sometimes this means I have to give more to a new situation and less, or none, to an old one. Especially if a relationship taxes me rather than supports me.
Hello Margarets! I am a Margaret too, although I only use my middle name now. I wanted to thank you very much for this video. It could not have been perfectly timed as, this summer, I just had to bluntly cut off a friendship of 33 years. Like you said, sometimes the thing that brought you together in the first place (children) is not a thing that you have in common any more. On top of that, I was embracing my sixties and making positive life changes, while I saw her as becoming more and more judgmental and negative towards not only me but many others. It was a sad time but not one I have any regrets about. Moving on and not looking in the rear view mirror is a healthy coping skill.
At age 65, I have only so much time and energy left to do the things that I finally am getting to , now that I am retired. So, i have to remind myself , and act on it, that I cant have energy vampires or frenemies in my life.!
I believe sometimes we "outgrow" our friends. As we age we get a stronger sense of what we want and don't want, and we realize that these people are contributing to our lives in ways that aren't helpful. This makes room for developing friendships that are rich, rewarding and meaningful. - Angela G. Gentile, Social Worker/Author
I had to let two friendships go last year. They were just too critical constantly of me personally. I had known them both a long time. I was just so tired of feeling bad after a visit. Their criticisms were not true. It became easier after some time
Thank you do much for posting this video. Unfortunately, sometimes, it's necessary to distance ones self from a once close and/or longtime friend for simply being incompatible. It indeed happens!
I had to do this and I still have guilt about quitting the friendship. But she told me so many things that had happened in her life in recent years that I didn’t trust her or her child anymore and then after I quit the friendship, I saw her son’s mug shot for robbing houses.
At age 60 I am still seeking approval from my parents as a result of growing up in an abusive alcoholic home. After realizing they are never going to be complimentary or positive I finally started setting boundaries for myself regarding holiday gatherings. I don’t attend all of them anymore. It was difficult at first but I finally realized they are my holidays too and I shouldn’t have to dread or feel bad on those days.
A nasty type of toxic so-called friends are the ones who turn their back on a divorced or widowed woman. I've seen it happening quite a lot of times to friends of mine. I stood to them throughout their difficult times. But other "pals" just either rubbed their nose into it with exagerrated pity. Orh, much worse, just stopped inviting them to lunches, dinners, venues, bridge clubs. Deep down they were scarred of my friends having become "available" and above all a threat to their own marriages. How cruel that can be, and even more when they mentioned inviting the ex-husband and his new, younger wife and relishing in the reaction of the divorced. So if some friend has become single, be a genuine friend to her ; and give her the sound advice of just dropping the nasty, toxic ones and finding some new ones. And why not a new Partner ?
Although I’ve listened to this video once before, today I decided to read the comments. Clementine, your response made me tear up because it is SO TRUE…worse is when it’s “family” and I put that in quotes because sometimes family doesn’t respond as family should….I’m 65 years old and my husband left me two months ago. I cannot even begin to tell you what I was suddenly faced with. Grief is a terrible thing to have to process….and most people don’t know how to respond to it…Because of their lack of response, one can feel utterly alone. But I realize it’s on them, not me. I realize that hey, it’s ok to set boundaries with people…my goodness, it’s absolutely necessary sometimes….even when it’s your own kids, or a sibling, even a parent…..For once in my life, I am actually looking out for myself…and that in itself can be very freeing.
60+ doesn't seem like the time to break old friendships. We all benefit from being with others unlike ourselves. It's not like one is marrying or divorcing a spouse, where life has to be all in or all out. With a friend, one can limit or increase time spent together at will and as one or both of you changes over the years. The worst thing is to "have a talk" about why one is wanting to end a friendship. I've found some people who I didn't feel really close with in some decades, I later really connected with. I was glad I had not pushed them away
Similar here, a toxic covert Narc sister I have walked away from, and have no contact with . I have finally chosen to keep her out of my life. The devious behaviour, lies, and unkindness was eventually intolerable .
I have had plenty of guilty feelings for the boundaries I've set with a daughter, long-time friend and an acquaintance or 2. It is hard to make new friends at this age and I find that I am unwilling to put up with behaviors, habits and ways of being that get on my nerves. I try to be aware of my own behaviors that might be considered grumpy, invasive or needy. This video hit on several points for me. Appreciate your website and guests very much.
Thank you for this and all your video's! I am Marleen, 64 and we are from Belgium, my husband and I,second mariage of 31 years and we love each other, but...we moved from the land to the center of a city and its near my oldest daughter...We have a lot of grieve,she screamd and schauts always at me...after 3o jears hearing this so painfull shauting,I took a step back in 2018 with pain in my heart and it still hurts,cause I love her so much...But after all this years,no excuses from her,I did it all these years and I don't know why... I never had one chance to say something to her,only .x. don't schout at me,why are you doing this...always the same answer,my husband and I have to care for her and give her money for her horses and other hobby's...and at the other side,she have a heart of gold,helps where she can and more...I can't understand it Margareth...thank you so much for taking the time to read this in my verry bad school-Englisch, its a long time ago! Big hug to you and all our sisters in the world,have a nice day,with love from Belgium
I expect from acquaintances / friends the same that I give to them..Big mistake. I no longer have the Band Width , Mental capacity to tolerate. . This discussion was on point and relatable.. 🤔😯
I don't care about two of my " toxic" friends, the problem is that I don't have many friends. Two of my favorite friends are busy and happy with their grandchildren, the other friends are just on line. I don't see my toxic friends very often, I stopped them from visiting me anytime they felt. But after a month or so of not taking with anybody I call them. Knowing I will bel angry, tired and humiliated.
Very true : I used to belong to an international women's club , about 40 Young members , founded in my small town in 1977. Alas, in 2005 we had to close down - always the same problem with aging clubs- we hadn't managed to attract new, younger, motivated members. Anyway while it lasted we met twice a month, did marvelous charity jobs such as founding a Library for the Blind in our town, sponsoring students, organising paying dictations, raising funds, etc., for decades When the club closed down, we promised meeting for an informal lunch every month. Guess what ? That's when I realized some of the members had really never been genuine friends, that we had very little in common apart from the ex-club issues. Some also have grown into grumpy, gossipy critics, never happy about anything, the choice of place or meals, and it just didn't feel like it any more . And many ex-members must have felt the same as, since 2005, we're less and less to meet on that monthly casual basis : I believe it will eventually die out quietly. On the other hand, those members who had become lovely, close friends, I see very often, we hang around much more, go places, do Pilates, have teas and dinners together, all the more since they are all retired and have got much more time than in 1977 !
Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends
Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends
I love this video. I have this toxic family member. Most of my friends are married. I’m single. I did date seven years with a handicap man who cheated and yet he is older and needy and still calls. But I cannot deal with a downer as much as I still love him. Some of my married friends will not get together. People will show up in death and not find time with the living. I wanted to meet with a close friend but she would not make time but gave me too many excuses but she and her husband will be taking me out for my Birthday in two weeks. I want to tell her how I feel about our friendship without dealing with the faults. How do I do this. I’m not about confrontation. Or let it go and so be it. She was there in my worse times when I was dealing with Agoraphobia but now that is over want to spend more time like 5 times a year. It’s easy for me . Even tho I work, I am busy. No matter what or who, I always make time for friends, married, or school friends or whoever. I’m always available. I have a beautiful Reiki practitioner who is a blessing. We text or call and make time for each other. She has a busy life. Married, sells insurance, family, does her attunements. She is so welcoming. We share so much of ourselves with each other. One in a million. I told her she is an Angel. What she tells me Margaret, you confirm so much. In the last two weeks since I found sixty and me I feel like I know u personally. Your caring loving way is so accepted like you are talking to me personally. Thank you Margaret for your tenderness across the miles. You are truly a gift. 💕
Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends
Its a difficult one i hate to hurt anyone, i tend to be quiet and not answer calls and seem busy. Eventually they catch on. Maybe i am a coward. Hail to the toxiC relatives bit..don't we all have at least one haha. I try to be tolerant haha i do try honestly
I gave up on being tolerant of my mother in law. My husband can go visit anytime as long as he wants but may not expect me to go along and be treated bad. It's necessary for my own mental health.
I think that my family is toxic for me . I have been estranged from my family for fifteen years and I understand that being back in their lives is somewhat of a shock to them perhaps, but I came back to the family two years ago, and they won't even return my calls. I have been invited to family gatherings twice in the two years. We were never close and extremely dysfunctional growing up.l Do you think that I should move on with my life?
Hi Margaret. Yes you should! YOu might want to read the articles on our website by Christine Field - she write specifically on this topic sixtyandme.com/how-estranged-mothers-can-find-acceptance-and-healing/ Wishing you well. Margaret
Unfortunately, I have had to create strong and probably permanent boundaries with a brother. It’s been a year now and it breaks my heart. However, his abusive treatment toward all family members including those who have passed away is no longer tolerable. I needed to block him on all social media and on my phone. Unfortunately, I was his last connection with family because he had driven the others away with his nasty bitterness. I prefer to remember him as the sweet charming brother that he was as a child. We had so much fun together, but he dismisses the fun memories.
Thank you so much for this! I recently ended a friendship with a woman who was very judgmental; I'd stuck in there because I knew she didn't have many friends and had had a difficult upbringing. But it finally dawned on me, after I'd left her house in tears one afternoon, that she had NEVER shown any compassion toward me whatsoever. Three times I'd been crying in her presence or on the phone with her and on NONE of those occasions had she shown any compassion or even stopped her relentless hammering away with what she felt was truth. Every day around noon, she'd call and expect me to answer. If I didn't, she left the most guilt-inducing messages. Oh, it was horrible! I couldn't stand it anymore and asked her not to contact me again, that I needed a break. Within five days, she'd tried calling twice and had the audacity to approach me with an envelope after church services one Sunday - but despite being surrounded by our mutual friends and acquaintances, I refused to take the envelope. Church ministry members have chastised me for failing to communicate with her, but I will stand my ground. I! can pray for her, I can ask God to change my stony heart to soften toward her, but I'm done with this friendship. And I feel better. No more worries about who is on the other end of the phone. I left the church due to other reasons, but it's a blessing not to have to avoid her or fail to attend church events because I don't wish to run into her.
This was wonderful! I just recently, after many years, ended a friendship I had since I was 5 years old. It was very difficult but long overdue. I am 55 and finally feel that I don't need excuses anymore for how I feel when it comes to friends. Toxic friendships are so meaningless. I felt bad but know that we are both better off without each other. 😊
Excellent advice. Very useful and makes perfect sense. I'm only just beginning to notice how I've been putting up with toxic and maniputive friendships and relationships. I'm becoming more self aware and letting these people go with either compassion or by setting firm boundaries. Thank you.
"I don't have the emotional strength " That sounds like a good way to put it. I have just walked away from some people and felt better for it.
Emotional fatigue. Others problems ARE NOT MINE. I NO LONGER OFFER any assistance unless LIFE threatening.
Yeah. I just did that.
Perfect! It was like my previous comment about my verbally abusive son (psychologic issues) was answers! So short and effective. Not dragging out the :same old" Love it
I just this year got rid of two friends. One I have know over 30 years and one I’ve known since childhood. The one from childhood I adored like a sister but realized it’s not mutual and she’s hurtful. The other one gave me No support after my brother was instantly taken by a drunk driver. I was there for her when her mom passed and her Husband but realized she was not there for me as I offered her more support when her dog died. So I moved on from these two negative toxic non supportive people. Knowing someone a long time is not enough of a reason to continue the friendship
Very good topic.
I’ve found that I only have so much energy to give others. As life goes through phases, the demands on my inner resources have to adapt. Sometimes this means I have to give more to a new situation and less, or none, to an old one. Especially if a relationship taxes me rather than supports me.
Hello Margarets! I am a Margaret too, although I only use my middle name now. I wanted to thank you very much for this video. It could not have been perfectly timed as, this summer, I just had to bluntly cut off a friendship of 33 years. Like you said, sometimes the thing that brought you together in the first place (children) is not a thing that you have in common any more. On top of that, I was embracing my sixties and making positive life changes, while I saw her as becoming more and more judgmental and negative towards not only me but many others. It was a sad time but not one I have any regrets about. Moving on and not looking in the rear view mirror is a healthy coping skill.
At age 65, I have only so much time and energy left to do the things that I finally am getting to , now that I am retired. So, i have to remind myself , and act on it, that I cant have energy vampires or frenemies in my life.!
I believe sometimes we "outgrow" our friends. As we age we get a stronger sense of what we want and don't want, and we realize that these people are contributing to our lives in ways that aren't helpful. This makes room for developing friendships that are rich, rewarding and meaningful. - Angela G. Gentile, Social Worker/Author
I've cut a lot of family members from my sphere. Sad but blood is not thicker than water.
I had to let two friendships go last year. They were just too critical constantly of me personally. I had known them both a long time. I was just so tired of feeling bad after a visit. Their criticisms were not true. It became easier after some time
You did the right thing.
Thank you do much for posting this video. Unfortunately, sometimes, it's necessary to distance ones self from a once close and/or longtime friend for simply being incompatible. It indeed happens!
thank you *so much
I had to do this and I still have guilt about quitting the friendship. But she told me so many things that had happened in her life in recent years that I didn’t trust her or her child anymore and then after I quit the friendship, I saw her son’s mug shot for robbing houses.
@rolandkettle9376 weird indeed
At age 60 I am still seeking approval from my parents as a result of growing up in an abusive alcoholic home. After realizing they are never going to be complimentary or positive I finally started setting boundaries for myself regarding holiday gatherings. I don’t attend all of them anymore. It was difficult at first but I finally realized they are my holidays too and I shouldn’t have to dread or feel bad on those days.
A nasty type of toxic so-called friends are the ones who turn their back on a divorced or widowed woman. I've seen it happening quite a lot of times to friends of mine. I stood to them throughout their difficult times. But other "pals" just either rubbed their nose into it with exagerrated pity. Orh, much worse, just stopped inviting them to lunches, dinners, venues, bridge clubs. Deep down they were scarred of my friends having become "available" and above all a threat to their own marriages. How cruel that can be, and even more when they mentioned inviting the ex-husband and his new, younger wife and relishing in the reaction of the divorced. So if some friend has become single, be a genuine friend to her ; and give her the sound advice of just dropping the nasty, toxic ones and finding some new ones. And why not a new Partner ?
Although I’ve listened to this video once before, today I decided to read the comments. Clementine, your response made me tear up because it is SO TRUE…worse is when it’s “family” and I put that in quotes because sometimes family doesn’t respond as family should….I’m 65 years old and my husband left me two months ago. I cannot even begin to tell you what I was suddenly faced with. Grief is a terrible thing to have to process….and most people don’t know how to respond to it…Because of their lack of response, one can feel utterly alone. But I realize it’s on them, not me. I realize that hey, it’s ok to set boundaries with people…my goodness, it’s absolutely necessary sometimes….even when it’s your own kids, or a sibling, even a parent…..For once in my life, I am actually looking out for myself…and that in itself can be very freeing.
@@rosealenius-spencer4823 So pleased you appreciated my comments and wishing you from the bottom of my heart all the best.
60+ doesn't seem like the time to break old friendships. We all benefit from being with others unlike ourselves. It's not like one is marrying or divorcing a spouse, where life has to be all in or all out. With a friend, one can limit or increase time spent together at will and as one or both of you changes over the years. The worst thing is to "have a talk" about why one is wanting to end a friendship. I've found some people who I didn't feel really close with in some decades, I later really connected with. I was glad I had not pushed them away
Boy did you strike a chord here! Thanks so much for the empowering message. I'd definitely add some family to the toxic list... loved this video!
Thanks so much Kathy! Glad you enjoyed Dr Margaret's advice!
Similar here, a toxic covert Narc sister I have walked away from, and have no contact with .
I have finally chosen to keep her out of my life. The devious behaviour, lies, and unkindness was eventually intolerable .
Relationships either people grow together or apart with time..
I have had plenty of guilty feelings for the boundaries I've set with a daughter, long-time friend and an acquaintance or 2. It is hard to make new friends at this age and I find that I am unwilling to put up with behaviors, habits and ways of being that get on my nerves. I try to be aware of my own behaviors that might be considered grumpy, invasive or needy. This video hit on several points for me. Appreciate your website and guests very much.
Thank you for this and all your video's! I am Marleen, 64 and we are from Belgium, my husband and I,second mariage of 31 years and we love each other, but...we moved from the land to the center of a city and its near my oldest daughter...We have a lot of grieve,she screamd and schauts always at me...after 3o jears hearing this so painfull shauting,I took a step back in 2018 with pain in my heart and it still hurts,cause I love her so much...But after all this years,no excuses from her,I did it all these years and I don't know why... I never had one chance to say something to her,only .x. don't schout at me,why are you doing this...always the same answer,my husband and I have to care for her and give her money for her horses and other hobby's...and at the other side,she have a heart of gold,helps where she can and more...I can't understand it Margareth...thank you so much for taking the time to read this in my verry bad school-Englisch, its a long time ago! Big hug to you and all our sisters in the world,have a nice day,with love from Belgium
I do not feel guilty because they were pulling me down to their complaining level, and talking about me behind my back.
I just move on. I also take hints if people want to end a friendship with me.
I expect from acquaintances / friends the same that I give to them..Big mistake. I no longer have the Band Width , Mental capacity to tolerate. . This discussion was on point and relatable..
🤔😯
Wow Perfect timing. Your videos are so helpful and meaningful. thank you
I don't care about two of my " toxic" friends, the problem is that I don't have many friends. Two of my favorite friends are busy and happy with their grandchildren, the other friends are just on line. I don't see my toxic friends very often, I stopped them from visiting me anytime they felt. But after a month or so of not taking with anybody I call them. Knowing I will bel angry, tired and humiliated.
Very true : I used to belong to an international women's club , about 40 Young members , founded in my small town in 1977. Alas, in 2005 we had to close down - always the same problem with aging clubs- we hadn't managed to attract new, younger, motivated members. Anyway while it lasted we met twice a month, did marvelous charity jobs such as founding a Library for the Blind in our town, sponsoring students, organising paying dictations, raising funds, etc., for decades When the club closed down, we promised meeting for an informal lunch every month. Guess what ? That's when I realized some of the members had really never been genuine friends, that we had very little in common apart from the ex-club issues. Some also have grown into grumpy, gossipy critics, never happy about anything, the choice of place or meals, and it just didn't feel like it any more . And many ex-members must have felt the same as, since 2005, we're less and less to meet on that monthly casual basis : I believe it will eventually die out quietly. On the other hand, those members who had become lovely, close friends, I see very often, we hang around much more, go places, do Pilates, have teas and dinners together, all the more since they are all retired and have got much more time than in 1977 !
Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends
Refreshing insights around being 60+. Thank you 💜
Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends
I find conversations have changed I remember the seventies we'd talk and exchange ideas ... Now it's mostly about Me Too... A competitive approach.
Great advice! And, may I say, you MARGARETS are both looking lovely in this video -- definitely sporting YOUR colors! :o) Thanks, Annette
I love your hair in this video!! It’s soft and flattering. Really pretty.
Thank you for this video. It’s very helpful.
I love this video. I have this toxic family member. Most of my friends are married. I’m single. I did date seven years with a handicap man who cheated and yet he is older and needy and still calls. But I cannot deal with a downer as much as I still love him. Some of my married friends will not get together. People will show up in death and not find time with the living. I wanted to meet with a close friend but she would not make time but gave me too many excuses but she and her husband will be taking me out for my Birthday in two weeks. I want to tell her how I feel about our friendship without dealing with the faults. How do I do this. I’m not about confrontation. Or let it go and so be it. She was there in my worse times when I was dealing with Agoraphobia but now that is over want to spend more time like 5 times a year. It’s easy for me . Even tho I work, I am busy. No matter what or who, I always make time for friends, married, or school friends or whoever. I’m always available. I have a beautiful Reiki practitioner who is a blessing. We text or call and make time for each other. She has a busy life. Married, sells insurance, family, does her attunements. She is so welcoming. We share so much of ourselves with each other. One in a million. I told her she is an Angel. What she tells me Margaret, you confirm so much. In the last two weeks since I found sixty and me I feel like I know u personally. Your caring loving way is so accepted like you are talking to me personally. Thank you Margaret for your tenderness across the miles. You are truly a gift. 💕
Hello I am so sorry if this sounds weirds but you wrote such a nice and wonderful comment on here and I like your comment. I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends
Today's message is presently parallel to choices I have had to make
All my friends died Ill take any kinda friend I can get! Lol!
Its a difficult one i hate to hurt anyone, i tend to be quiet and not answer calls and seem busy. Eventually they catch on. Maybe i am a coward. Hail to the toxiC relatives bit..don't we all have at least one haha. I try to be tolerant haha i do try honestly
agreed, totally. As tricia said i don't have the strength.
i admire you jennifer...open honesty on your part
I gave up on being tolerant of my mother in law. My husband can go visit anytime as long as he wants but may not expect me to go along and be treated bad. It's necessary for my own mental health.
Great subject. Thank you for the help. Margaret, I love your bangs!
I’m not 60 but this is relatable!
NO most do not, so I cut them off, This has happened this year.
So helpful!
Just love you...!
I think that my family is toxic for me . I have been estranged from my family for fifteen years and I understand that being back in their lives is somewhat of a shock to them perhaps, but I came back to the family two years ago, and they won't even return my calls. I have been invited to family gatherings twice in the two years. We were never close and extremely dysfunctional growing up.l Do you think that I should move on with my life?
Hi Margaret. Yes you should! YOu might want to read the articles on our website by Christine Field - she write specifically on this topic sixtyandme.com/how-estranged-mothers-can-find-acceptance-and-healing/ Wishing you well. Margaret
Thank you for getting back to me. I have been exploring Sixtyandme.com for about 8 months now, every morning without fail.
Amen!
What does age have to do with it? This is difficult to do at any age.