Ever since I can remember, my mom has always been insecure and lacking in maternal instincts. She has never not been in a relationship for as long as I have been alive. She has a tendency to choose the men she is dating over her children (I have 2 younger sisters) even if it means putting her children in harms way. She has even gone as far as to allow her current abusive spouse to physically assault my underage sister (14F) and then kick her out of the home, resulting in her bouncing around from relative to relative for about 4 years now. As a result of my mother’s neglect and lack of parenting skills, my underage sister has dropped out of high school and is now pregnant.
Due to recent events and some of the aforementioned reasons, I have finally agreed it is in my best interest to go no contact with my mother. Although I am angry, it does not make it hurt any less.
I am wondering if anyone else has been through a similar situation in which they had to go no contact with heir parents, and how you coped with it?
TLDR: I (28F) finally had to cut all ties with my mom (48F) after she has repeatedly made it clear that the romantic relationship in her life is her main propriety. How do I cope with losing a parent who is still alive?