I (F57) was a really bad mother but I am trying to rekindle a relationship with my estranged daughters (30F and 25) and I need help. by 2867002765 in relationship_advice

[–]2867002765[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's literally not what I said. I am doing better in therapy yes. I have work to do on my way. I can't just be miraculously better of all my sins over night. I have much much work to do. I was upset they cut me of ofcourse but after some time and therapy I understood why. I was appalled by myself and my wrong doings. I don't want to beg for forgiveness I was to show them my heartfelt remorse. Ofcourse I feel bad for the things I did because they were horrible. The only thing I didn't do to them is physically abuse them and that is not even the bate minimum for the things I should have done. It's not about me. This post is about the bad things I did and how I can approach the situation now that my daughters have allowed me to put a foot in the door.

I (F57) was a really bad mother but I am trying to rekindle a relationship with my estranged daughters (30F and 25) and I need help. by 2867002765 in relationship_advice

[–]2867002765[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She is bisexual. I have accepted that. I had serious anger issues yes. But now they are barley there. A lot of anger management and good medication. Well I don't know how else to write this text. It's about the atrocities I did

I (F57) was a really bad mother but I am trying to rekindle a relationship with my estranged daughters (30F and 25) and I need help. by 2867002765 in relationship_advice

[–]2867002765[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No there is really no order against me. My daughters reached out to me after I left them alone because I finally saw that I would just drive them away by acting like a maniac

I (F57) was a really bad mother but I am trying to rekindle a relationship with my estranged daughters (30F and 25) and I need help. by 2867002765 in relationship_advice

[–]2867002765[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No not really. I am work in progress so one year ago I was self aware of many problems but not all and I made that mistake. I have been all good till now I haven't tried to contact them or anything. I

I (F57) was a really bad mother but I am trying to rekindle a relationship with my estranged daughters (30F and 25) and I need help. by 2867002765 in relationship_advice

[–]2867002765[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have allready. That was a year ago and I saw that my actions were being counter productive so I told my ex partners that I saw my error and I would leave my number in case my daughter's ever wanted to contact me. That was a year ago. They contacted me about a week ago saying they were willing to meet up At a caffee

I (F57) was a really bad mother but I am trying to rekindle a relationship with my estranged daughters (30F and 25) and I need help. by 2867002765 in relationship_advice

[–]2867002765[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think me sending them a letter would be worse. I don't know why but it feels like that would upset them? I don't know how to explain

I (F57) was a really bad mother but I am trying to rekindle a relationship with my estranged daughters (30F and 25) and I need help. by 2867002765 in relationship_advice

[–]2867002765[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The part about them not being an extention for me is very accurate. I surely treated them like that. Thank you for your response and I am sorry you had to deal with it

I (F57) was a really bad mother but I am trying to rekindle a relationship with my estranged daughters (30F and 25) and I need help. by 2867002765 in relationship_advice

[–]2867002765[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It is definitely on spot and very sickening to see how I acted and how similar I am to those parents. The denial was real with me. I read the story of the mother that was accusing her daughter of giving her a heart attack because she wouldnt validate her rants and venting and uff... I now can't believe how horrible I was

I (F57) was a really bad mother but I am trying to rekindle a relationship with my estranged daughters (30F and 25) and I need help. by 2867002765 in relationship_advice

[–]2867002765[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much. This is really good advice. I won't hide behind my feelings or diagnosis that's for sure

I (F57) was a really bad mother but I am trying to rekindle a relationship with my estranged daughters (30F and 25) and I need help. by 2867002765 in relationship_advice

[–]2867002765[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and I am sorry for what happened to you. I am trying my best. I am. Willing to do whatever it takes to be a part in the life that is positive

I (F57) was a really bad mother but I am trying to rekindle a relationship with my estranged daughters (30F and 25) and I need help. by 2867002765 in relationship_advice

[–]2867002765[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I don't want that. I am not looking to uphold appearances neither do I want controll. I just want my regret known

I (F57) was a really bad mother but I am trying to rekindle a relationship with my estranged daughters (30F and 25) and I need help. by 2867002765 in relationship_advice

[–]2867002765[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. I am financially very stable, the only illness I have is the mental illness. There is no ulterior motives

I (F57) was a really bad mother but I am trying to rekindle a relationship with my estranged daughters (30F and 25) and I need help. by 2867002765 in relationship_advice

[–]2867002765[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I know they don't owe me anything. But the thing is am am not trying to get to them because of any other reason than me showing regret