Q. How do I deal with my mother who is always blame shifting and being emotionally unavailable?

Facing our toxic mothers is hard, but it’s one of the most important gifts we can give to ourselves.

Q. How do I deal with my mother who is always blame shifting and being emotionally unavailable? (via Quora)

A. Dealing with this type of mother is devastating, and unfortunately there’s no easy answer. If someone won’t take accountability, we can’t force them. If they don’t want to open up to us, we can’t make them. We can’t make their pain our pain. We …