Recently decided to go NC with DM who's an alcoholic, after years of trying to help her and broken promises I can't deal with the toll its taking on my MH so won't engage with her any further as I have DC who won't benefit from me being stressed and anxious all the time. Which I have been.
DM is a nightmare and has been a terrible mother regardless of the alcohol, despite that I can't help but love her and feel guilty about leaving her to destroy what's left of her life (although she will do that whether we're in touch or not)
Looking for clarification that its OK to do what's right for me even if that means her spiralling further, If that's even possible.
Is there anybody else here who has gone NC with parents/family and been at peace with that decision / found it was the right thing to do?
I'm struggling with the guilt already but will stick to my guns and put myself first for once.