Welcome, Serenity101!
I would like to join
Woolspinner2000 and
Harri in welcoming you to the discussion forums. We are so glad you're here, although we're sorry for the circumstance(s) that brought you to our shores. Yes, this is a safe harbor. So, feel free to drop your anchor and be supported. That's what we do here.
Thank you for sharing with us what you have thus far:
It is painfully obvious that I will never be able to have a normal mother daughter relationship with this woman who gave birth to me. Selfish, angry, childlike are the best and nicest words I can think of to describe my mother.
I understand, friend. I believe you will be greatly comforted by the support here and the fact that we really understand what you are going through. We've all been there to varying degrees. Take care of yourself. We will look out for future posts from you.
Keep writing, keep processing, keep learning!
-Speck