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Prayers, Having to disassociate from own mother
« on: June 11, 2021, 09:53:12 AM »
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  • Please pray for my mother and I.  I've had to tell her that because she has made a number of decisions over the past several years, that her decisions have made it difficult for me to be able to have much contact with her.  She is not someone who can understand why.  I explained because she had the chance to become Catholic but blew it, now living in an adulterous relationship, I can't go over to her house, not even for celebrations.  And that I avoid meals with her because I can't pray with her because she is a heretic (I know, it sucks having to tell your own mother she's a heretic).  And because she has the vax, I need to avoid her until answers are established for the problem of shedding.

    What kills me is that none of this is something she is able to understand.

    Thank you. 


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    « Reply #1 on: June 11, 2021, 10:08:25 AM »
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  • Please pray for my mother and I.  I've had to tell her that because she has made a number of decisions over the past several years, that her decisions have made it difficult for me to be able to have much contact with her.  She is not someone who can understand why.  I explained because she had the chance to become Catholic but blew it, now living in an adulterous relationship, I can't go over to her house, not even for celebrations.  And that I avoid meals with her because I can't pray with her because she is a heretic (I know, it sucks having to tell your own mother she's a heretic).  And because she has the vax, I need to avoid her until answers are established for the problem of shedding.

    What kills me is that none of this is something she is able to understand.

    Thank you.
    Have you discussed this with a good Priest before you made these decisions? If not, please do.


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    Re: Prayers, Having to disassociate from own mother
    « Reply #2 on: June 11, 2021, 10:11:40 AM »
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  • You are not alone in being someone who has to separate themselves from loved ones.  In fact, I doubt there are many on this forum who have not had to do so.
    The important thing is to keep loving your mother and pray for her.  Of course you cannot condone her adulturous relationship and separate yourself.  In the meantime deepen your own faith and prayer-life 'til God opens gives you His peace.  He surely will!  

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    Re: Prayers, Having to disassociate from own mother
    « Reply #3 on: June 11, 2021, 11:27:10 AM »
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  •  :pray:

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    Re: Prayers, Having to disassociate from own mother
    « Reply #4 on: June 11, 2021, 02:26:40 PM »
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  • Have you discussed this with a good Priest before you made these decisions? If not, please do.
    Yes.  I'm told that I do need to limit my interactions, and that going over to her home can be seen as condoning, and can have the effect of eventually normalizing her situation for me.  But that I also need to find ways of still being a part of her life.


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    Re: Prayers, Having to disassociate from own mother
    « Reply #5 on: June 11, 2021, 03:21:47 PM »
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  • Please seek counsel from a wise priest.  You say your mother had an opportunity to become Catholic but chose otherwise.  To me, that implies that she is not Catholic.  We do not expect non-Catholics to meet the standards of Catholics, especially not those of Traditional Catholics.  If your mother violates natural law, ie. has a same sex partner or actively condones such behavior, if she practices what she acknowledges to be Satanic or occultic religion, is grossly immoral in your presence or engages publicly in unnatural vice, then yes, you need to cut the ties and have nothing to do with her.  My guess, however, is that this isn’t the case.  There is a fine line to walk between keeping communication with her open or driving her closer to Hell.  Think of her as your average “nice, but not religious” secular American.  How do you treat such a person?  Do make sure your mother knows “what the Church teaches” on the major issues.  (Put it in those those terms, NOT in “where I stand on.......”).  If you wish, PM me as I may be able to assist you if I have more info.  

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    Re: Prayers, Having to disassociate from own mother
    « Reply #6 on: June 13, 2021, 09:55:12 PM »
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  • Sorry that you are going through this and that your mother is in an adulterous relationship.  It is a difficult, painful situation.  I'll pray for you both.

    I hope that you will be able to keep some contact with her such as meeting her in a public place---alone---without the adultery partner.

    :pray: 

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    Re: Prayers, Having to disassociate from own mother
    « Reply #7 on: June 13, 2021, 10:09:40 PM »
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  • It does not sound like you have to disassociate from your Mother. Rather you should associate with her on neutral ground, going alone with her for coffee, at your home or a coffee shop, or whatever. It is vital that you keep her close and show your love for her. And keep praying for her.
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    Re: Prayers, Having to disassociate from own mother
    « Reply #8 on: June 14, 2021, 02:53:20 AM »
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  • Yes, it sounds like prayer is the best answer. No magic bullets or easy advice for you, I'm sorry. I wish it were otherwise.
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    Re: Prayers, Having to disassociate from own mother
    « Reply #9 on: June 16, 2021, 09:11:01 AM »
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  • I’m so sorry to hear that you’re going through this. One of the reasons why I joined this forum was to reply to your thread (probably not using the correct terminology.)

    I know this is a difficult situation that you’re in. I hope that you maintain contact with your mother because disassociating yourself from someone is one of the most extreme things you can do, and can be the most hurtful, for both of you. Remember that mothers have extremely strong bonds with their children, this is the person that cared for you from the very beginning. 

    If you keep the dialogue open, and remain in her life, you can at least continue to show her that you love her, and perhaps she will start to see what’s wrong in her life. I will be praying to the Blessed Virgin Mary, that she will provide comfort for you, and help your mother.