Well, I'm not going to give you any tea 'n' sympathy in regard to your parents, coz it sounds to me like you're a pretty strong individual who grew up and cool and who's dealin' just fine. :) Major props to you,
Gia ! Here's a victory laurel wreath for you (with a Native American eagle feather in the middle):
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You know, maybe we ought to give your mom a Native American name, too, so she'll have "equal time" with your dad. Plus, Native American "nature names" have been proven to have a calming effect on the psyche. It's true! :)
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Nanaea