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Don't know if I'm over reacting.

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Meruem · 10/01/2020 12:29

I haven't had the best relationship with my mum, sometimes I don't know why I still keep it up and now I'm not sure I want to.

I went away at Christmas to visit DS who lives abroad. Adult DD stayed home. Just caught up on my post and my mother didn't even send a card, not one to DD either. I made sure I sent her a really nice gift and card before I left. My Dsis sent me an early Christmas gift/card but from my mum, nothing. I know she will say "but you weren't going to be at home" and maybe she's right? Maybe I feel upset/offended because of our history? So I'm wondering how others would feel in this scenario?

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hellsbellsmelons · 10/01/2020 12:41

I don't send cards so this really wouldn't bother me.
But no present for your DD is a bit harsh.
How old is she?
My Dad doesn't buy my DD presents any more.
My mum used to always do it but she can't any more.
But he will give her a lot money towards a car, for eg, or transfer her some money when he remembers.
Life is fraught at the moment though so no-one expects anything from him.
None of us got cards from him.
Meh!!! Waste of time, energy, money, not necessary and bad for the environment!

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