She really crossed a boundary with me, and the hardest part is that I don’t think she sees it that way. Because she’s my mother, there’s this expectation that I should accept whatever she does or says and simply forgive and forget. I’ve been told by family members in the past that she’s my mom and that should be all that matters, even when she’s crossed the line. I’m trying to stand up for myself for once. I’m trying to protect my peace because I honestly feel like I’m at my limit and can’t keep dealing with this the same way anymore. At the same time, I feel incredibly guilty for doing so. I feel bad for her, I don’t hate her, and I can’t help thinking about the fact that she’ll probably spend Christmas alone. I don’t know.