This recent message convo between my mother (64F) and I (32F). She constantly complains that I don’t call and tell them what’s going on in my life. Which is kinda inaccurate, I call and want to talk but they seem disinterested as they never ask questions.

She got offended at my response telling me it was hurtful. She had the gall to say she felt she needed a therapist after reading it, and hastily says I “don’t want to talk to her,” telling me my brother calls if he doesn’t get a text reply.

She then told me I should read this to a counselor for their take, which I had literally just done. She was surprised to hear that my response was appropriate, and “didn’t believe that.” I then invited her to a session with me to discuss which she accepted. All this of course with my father putting his 2 cents in through the background of the call.

I’ve been asking again and again to be heard by them for over a year without any effort on their part. My sadness is turning to anger.