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Hi, my name is Christy and I still find that my parents are still very controlling. Right now everything between my parents and I are okay, but that's because...
chrsty_jmsn
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Sep 8, 2006
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I know I'm posting a lot for a newbie, but I'm just glad I found this community. Growing up my mom told me that she was the only friend that I needed, and that...
chrsty_jmsn
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Sep 8, 2006
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I got my license at 19, but that was because I didn't care about driving until I was 17. Then when I became interested my parents didn't have any interest in...
chrsty_jmsn
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Sep 8, 2006
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Hey all, If there was a group called, "Controlling In-laws", that is where I'd really be, so for now, I'm here watching all the conversations and nodding my...
Bruce Richardson
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Sep 9, 2006
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Recently, I left a relationship with the woman of my dreams. I have gone six weeks withot her and each day I am more broken-hearted. She was wonderful in every...
cp_681
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Sep 10, 2006
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Hi, I am writing because I am still swimming in the affects from the control my Mother had on me. My Mother died three years ago from cancer (and I said "IM...
pinkcwgrll
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Sep 25, 2006
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Hi folks! I am 47 and have a very controlling mother. I am divorced and have a teenager at home. I am involved with a man who I reconnected with after...
Vickie Grey
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Sep 26, 2006
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She is from a different time. She is obviously set in her ways. At this point she probably will never understand. But the good news is that you will be...
Jodie Hutchins
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Sep 27, 2006
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I am 28 years old and very upset about my teen years. I blame myself. I chose to go on antidepressants at 16 thinking things would get better. I ended up going...
angelspn
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Sep 27, 2006
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... be proud of what you did accomplish, as I try to tell myself everyday. You graduated high school and went to college, congratulations. Most Moms would be...
pinkcwgrll
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Sep 27, 2006
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... She is definately from a different era. I agree. You have to live in your era and do what you feel is best. Its your life not hers and she doesnt have to...
angelspn
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Sep 27, 2006
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I am a 30 year old WOMAN and am afraid of making mom mad. I cant seem to get out from under her thumb and her opinion matters in every decision i make. It is...
corie
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Sep 27, 2006
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We must remember that moms who are controlling are usually insecure in their own right. I am 47 and still feel controlled by my mother. We really don't have...
Vickie Grey
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Sep 27, 2006
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I have to do a quick wave, as Im at lunch...I'll do more (sorid) details later if asked. Quick summary, I'm **44** and am still treated as if I dont have my...
~Kari~
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Sep 27, 2006
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((((((CORIE)))))) GO TO ARIZONA and use it as a way to get out from that control. Use your hurt and anger to prove her wrong!! What does your hubby say? Does...
~Kari~
daydream_bel...
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Sep 27, 2006
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Hey Everyone. Im still here but school has started. My internet is down for a couple of more weeks at most. Ill be able to respond more then. I am happy...
Ki
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Sep 27, 2006
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what the kicker is, is that i am already in az, i am only moving 3 hours away!! My husband is very supportive but gets irritated that i wont stand up to her....
corie
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Sep 27, 2006
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I started out researching controling mothers and then found myself researching controling in-laws and am finding so many signals that are opening up my eyes to...
pinkcwgrll
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Sep 29, 2006
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I am 46, and live with my mom following surgery, and out of financial necessity. She doesn't like any of the men i've dated since my divorce, 11 years ago, she...
clareagan46
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Sep 29, 2006
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Dont defeat yourself. Of course you can move out. There are shelters across the country, (If your a guy, thats harder to find I know, we are working on it)....
Nikki
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Sep 29, 2006
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My advice is that you still have emotional ties to your mother. Of course we all do. We usually break the ties during adolescence or early 20's but something...
Dawn Delaney
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Sep 29, 2006
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My advice is that you still have emotional ties to your mother. Of course we all do. We usually break the ties during adolescence or early 20's but something...
Dawn Delaney
angelspn
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Sep 29, 2006
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I wish you the best of luck with this difficult situation. At the same time you are fighting for your own freedom from this control and parental...
cp_681
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Sep 29, 2006
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I want to thank everyone for their help. Just reading a strangers opinion has helped emensly. THANKS ... seem ... in ... told ... me. ... kids ... just ... ...
corie
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Sep 29, 2006
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... <clareagan46@...> wrote: Im sorry to hear of your situation. Just because you don't have money you have yourself and thats enough! You can take yourself...
angelspn
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Oct 1, 2006
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Did anyone watch Good Morning America and the segment on helicopter parents and say to themselves "CONTROL,CONTROL,CONTROL!" I know I did. Then I said, "Them...
pinkcwgrll
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Oct 1, 2006
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rufuskyajojo
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Oct 2, 2006
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Hello Everyone, This board has opened my eyes to the many people in the World just like myself, Controlled. I remember when I was 13/14 and used to think about...
rufuskyajojo
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Oct 2, 2006
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... <annoliver@...> wrote: I know that you have ties to your mother and love her. You have to realize that this relationship is abusive for you. Try calling...
angelspn
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Oct 2, 2006
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Thank you for the good advice. I haven't talked to anyone in my immediate family in almost six weeks. I just can't listen to them anymore. Yes, my...
rufuskyajojo
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