karendepace

Sorry if I was offensive to you - certainly didn't mean to be. All I'm trying to say is that it seems that you have either tried all suggestions or have a reason for not trying them. My mother's negative energy had been sapping my energy for more than 30 years. I haven't spoken to her for over a year now, and I couldn't be…

It sounds like you have an answer (excuse) for everyone's suggestion, so I won't make another one for you. Either accept your parents for who they are or distance yourself from them as much as possible.