I am proud to say I was finally able to have an important conversation without losing my temper.

As I posted before, I am getting married this summer. My fiancé lives in the US, I am in Canada and  I'm so grateful to have such an understanding and patient man by my side.

My mother has always been a very manipulative and controlling woman, she was over protective of me well into my adulthood. I was terrified to tell her about my marriage as I was certain she would be against it, I was overthinking the entire thing.

I ended up having a calm conversation with her, even though she lashed out at me regarding the marriage and the move. She used my mental health as an excuse for me not to move over there, etc. As frustrating as it was, I gave her some space and tried again later when she cooled off.

In the end, she supports my choices and decision even if she worries me.  Proud I was able to let the anger, resentment and stress aside to have a calm conversation with her.