My sincerest thanks for your comment - I grew up envious of my friends and their "June Cleaver" type mothers. That just wasn't who my mother was or is. I've finally learned to release the anger and view her through a lens of compassion, but like you said, who benefits from keeping up the charade?

So happy to hear you've never regretted your decision. I can't imagine feeling sorry for setting this boundary, but it's nice to know I'm not alone in this kind of experience. ❤