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? asked in Social ScienceGender Studies · 5 years ago

Should I have a talk to my mother about this or just try and forget?

Hello ... First and foremost thank u for taking the time to answer this ... My question is I haven't talked to my mom in ten years we just started to talk .. She basically abandon me sent me away .. Long story short I wanna just forgive her and move on . I'm the one who took the first step she didn't .. I wonder if she even cared about me the ten years. Was gone ... Basically she said sorry fr abandning me but the reasson she did so was because she couldn't give me the life I needed so she sent me to my grand rents .. Sounds ok but if that's the case why didn't she even call ??? She had my other bro and sis and she kept them she didn't give them away ... There's still questions I need answered I feel to move on ya know ? But I'm afraid if I ask her shell get defensive and what not ... I just wanna heal I don't wanna argue I'm not angry still sad tho ... Should I just move on ? What to do ? I wanted to talk to her before about this bi she just sayd no ... Bcus she doessent wanna go around in circles anymore she said sorry and that's it ... I don't know how to feel about this right now . I was with her yesterday or Mother's Day and it honestly made me sad because my other bro n sis were there and she spent evey mothers day with them and never even called me /.. I tried to be happy but again the questions arose .

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  • jack f
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Being abandoned by a loved one is terrible. I am happy you want to forgive and forget about it. Thats good. What you do after the healing part is done is up to you. You can do what she did to you, abandonment, or you can be the adult in the relationship. Keep in touch, and be cordial towards each other. I don't know your mother, and maybe she is a mean woman that wants no part of you. I hope not, but if thats the case, give her what she wants. You can't force blood out of a turnip, and there's no reason for you to beat yourself up over something out of your control. Just do the right thing, its all you can do.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    I agree with Steven C - write her a letter - easier that face to face with all the baggage this has. It might take some letters back and forth but it might clear the air in a way face to face likely will not.

  • 5 years ago

    write her a letter, ask the questions. when you are happy with the answers, put it all to the side if you can, and try to build on your relationship. You should be admired for having the bravery required to do this.

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