My mother who's not in my life period, and who I credit my mental illness from, sent me a package for my birthday. In it was painful court documents from my childhood and handmade cards I made her as a toddler. Nothing else. It really effected me and I've disassociated a few times from it. I already struggle with flashbacks and this is no means helping. 
I haven't spoken to her in 3 years. I guess this is a nice reminder why.  