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I have an extremely abusive relationship with my mother. While there is nothing physically abusive about it, there is a lot of emotional abuse. Throughout the years, I have constantly been criticized, called names like lazy and stupid, threatened with violence, and told that I would never amount to anything if I don't things her way. And if she is not putting me down, she refuses to even speak to me at all. Even my attempts to improve my relationship with her have been shut down. One day, I asked if her and I could speak to each other like two adults. Her response: I don't feel like it. It really hurts to feel so rejected by my own mother.
My family tells me that I should just deal with it because she's my mother, but I cannot continue dealing with her behavior toward me anymore. I have had to go to counseling over this. I am conflicted because I know that the Bible says to honor thy father and mother, but I don't want to continue a toxic relationship that will cause further damage to me.
Any advice?
My family tells me that I should just deal with it because she's my mother, but I cannot continue dealing with her behavior toward me anymore. I have had to go to counseling over this. I am conflicted because I know that the Bible says to honor thy father and mother, but I don't want to continue a toxic relationship that will cause further damage to me.
Any advice?