Family control

United States
April 14, 2008 9:26am CST
A few years ago I changed how I believe. Not that it was a drastic change, since I still believe that there is a God. My mother didn't like it much and disowned me. She disowned my sister as well. Yet, my brother, who has been through 3 marriages and is currently an alcoholic, gets nothing but love and encouragement. I'm okay with that, but I think my mother is trying to control my sister and I by disowning us because we don't believe the same way she does. I think this is my mother's way of control. I love her dearly and respect the way we were raised. I certainly don't want to offend her. I swallowed my pride, wrote to my mother and things are better between us. As long as I keep religion out of the conversation, we have an excellent relationship. How do others feel about this? Do you try to control your children, spouse, etc. by making conditions for love?
1 response
tony254
@tony254 (17)
• United States
14 Apr 08
It Is Super to Believe in God as Having Faith in Him Will Guide you Through All Things In Life. It Is A True Shame You Mother Does Not Have The Same View as You. But Hang In there, Maybe She will Come Around. Just Don't Let Anyone Take Your Faith Away. Faith In The Lord Has Got me Through A Lot of Tough Times. I have Two Boys and Basically Let Them Do What they Want to Point, as Long as they are not hurting themselves and show respect. This way they Learn from their Errors, as We all Have Done. Good Luck To You, May God Bless You and Your Family
rebecca1957
@rebecca1957 (265)
• United States
14 Apr 08
Thank you. I don't think people should put conditions to obtain love. With God all things are possible and He needs to be in the center of our lives. We shouldn't tell people that they can have our love if they behave in a certain way. :}