What do you do with your anger?

There are days when I am so angry at my mother and at how deeply she has hurt, humiliated, and damaged me through narcissistic abuse. And how many years she has taken from me. How much joy in life she has taken away. How much it cost me to recognize the abuse, to pick up the pieces, and to fight my way out of it. At the same time, I let this happen.

My mother has improved somewhat. She is still very narcissistic at times, but she does make an effort, and it is hard to change. I love her, and I know that she loves me.

But sometimes I feel that I am too hard on her. Somehow, I can’t forgive her or move forward.

I know some cases are more extreme. But I don’t think leaving your family behind forever is the right thing to do. Boundaries and distance, protection and love is the way.