Long story short, my stepfather was always verbally abusive towards me and with my mother growing up, my mother said she was going to divorce him so I lived with my father and stepmother for a time, while I lived with my father, my mother met with my stepfather and expected me to follow suit. Of course I was angry that I was caught by surprise, because my mother wants me to forget everything my stepfather put me through, she decided to start attacking me (verbally and in writing) like my stepfather did. It was very difficult for me to let go of the problem that had tormented me all my life. I have forgiven, but not forgotten, so that I can live my life. However, my mom doesn't talk to me and most days I agree...it's not the best policy, but I know it's not entirely