Will they ever find peace, serenity in their lives?

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Hi everyone,

This is my second posting. Thank you all for sharing your stories

and your feelings about dealing with a BP parent. It helps me

tremendously... coping with my nada and her issues. In 10 days she

will be going back to Europe, after a 6 months stay with me. I

really tried, this time, to show her compassion, empathy, love and

concern for her. The more I gave, the more she wanted...till I was

drained, once again. The only difference is that this time I will

say " goodbye " for good. It's useless for me to hope that we could

ever have a respectable relationship. She doesn't understand

what " boundaries " are. She thinks since I'm her daughter, she has a

right to do as she pleases. Her distorted perception of me, my

brother, my two sons, friends, boyfriend and strangers have put a

big steal wall between us. I cannot, will never understand how she

can live a life where she feels entitle to judge, and condemned

people because they have set " limits " with her. She lives for drama

and chaos. Holidays have always been a major disappointment when

she is around.

Now I'm left with the question: will she ever find peace, serenity

in her life? It is so sad to see her aging with so much internal

turmoil and no end to her insanity. I just refuse to be the source

of her pain and all the misery she feels.

Your feedback, thoughts are much appreciated.

Gratefully,

MJ