I feel like a bitch. Let's get that out first. But I've realised as I have got older I dislike and resent my DM. We are staying with my parents at the moment. She is not normal. I could go into lots of details but basically, my childhood memories are mainly of her being disapproving, disappointed and not always very nice to me. As she went through the change she was vile and so as a teen I hated her. The way she treats my DF, I hate that. There have been big arguments throughout the years and I've learned to just suppress how I feel for a quiet and easier relationship. I am the one who has to back off and just agree with her to avoid a row. I've had a lot of pent up frustration and upset which I've been pushing away for decades. Now she is old and still very difficult but I feel like I don't love her and don't want anything to do with her. It's not going to happen as we are one of those families that feel they are close knit..... I don't agree but have to play along. I feel like the odd one out. My siblings and their partners seem to dote on her and I have to put on an act. My patience is wearing thin for pretence and I have realised I don't even like her. Perhaps I need therapy. Does anyone else dislike their parent?