Is My Love Toxic?

On motherhood, mental illness, and boundaries vs. walls

A visual depiction of my love? Photo by Ryan Brooklyn on Unsplash

I do not deny that my adult son mistreats me sometimes. I’m not confused about that. It’s clear. What’s less clear is how to respond to it. Of course, if he goes too far, I should walk away — if I can. How do you do that when he’s in the passenger seat of your car and won’t get out? But how do I determine when he’s gone too far, exactly…