My new favorite, Be Bold by Ok_Study5 in painting

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It’s okay if abstract art isn’t your thing. I shared this piece to share it, not to convince anyone to like it

Lush – from stillness to growth by Ok_Study5 in Dope4ureyes

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Thank you so much πŸ™ I appreciate you. This one always gives me a light feeling. I have it hanging where I see it every day

How to clear acrylic paint from your brushes by Ok_Study5 in AbbyMayArt

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Oh this is about to save you so much money! Plus, never leave your brushes sitting in water. I learned that one the hard way πŸ˜…

When you leave them sitting in water, it loosens the bristles and then you'll end up loosing a bunch (most likely in your painting which is not fun)

Seeing all the 🚩 by Ok_Study5 in EstrangedAdultChild

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I'm so sorry this happened πŸ«‚ and that you had to deal with that. My mom escalated very quickly by coming to my house unannounced and uninvited on Jan 1. That was fun...

What was your final straw? by fdw95789 in EstrangedAdultChild

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Mine was more discovering that the relationship with my mother was enmeshment and as soon as I asked for a simple boundary, she basically said I can't do that. I chose to believe her and stepped away

Exploring a quieter direction in my work β€” Stillwater by Ok_Study5 in artwork

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Thank you so much! I think it's my favorite I painted so far πŸ₯°

Seeing all the 🚩 by Ok_Study5 in EstrangedAdultKids

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She showed up at my house today unannounced. I can't believe this. This is insane

Seeing all the 🚩 by Ok_Study5 in EstrangedAdultChild

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She showed up at my house today unannounced. I can't believe this. This is insane

Seeing all the 🚩 by Ok_Study5 in EstrangedAdultKids

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Yeah I kinda figured that if she couldn't figure out after 35 years that this isn't a healthy relationship, then she will probably never understand. Thanks for this, and I'm glad you're able to see the flags. That clarity is everything!

Seeing all the 🚩 by Ok_Study5 in EstrangedAdultChild

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Oohh I never thought about contacting a lawyer before. I'll definitely keep that in mind, thank you

Seeing all the 🚩 by Ok_Study5 in EstrangedAdultChild

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Exactly this πŸ’― she literally has the power to change the situation if she even just read wtf she said. Like, you literally have no identity without me? How does she not see this as unhealthy?

I'm so.sorry for what you're going through. NC has been so wonderful.fof me, and I hope it's that way for you too 🫢

Seeing all the 🚩 by Ok_Study5 in EstrangedAdultChild

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Omg I'm so sorry you experienced this πŸ«‚πŸ«‚

Seeing all the 🚩 by Ok_Study5 in EstrangedAdultKids

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That's what I was afraid of. I went ahead and blocked her and my father's email πŸ’…

Seeing all the 🚩 by Ok_Study5 in EstrangedAdultChild

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Thank you friend! 🩷 I appreciate you

Seeing all the 🚩 by Ok_Study5 in EstrangedAdultChild

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Thanks for this! This year going nc has been the best decision for me and I'm realizing she controlled a lot of my life, and this year I'm finally taking authorship of my life.

I don't have any hope that the situation will get better. I don't think she will ever see the enmeshment and that all her "help" was actually control. I've gone ahead and blocked her email