Jody describes her mother's extreme emotional volatility, saying, "she lashes out and insults people," a behavior that pushed Jody to withdraw and ultimately sever ties.
Reflecting on her decision, Jody states, "I can quit... I can't live... with being continually tested, as if she were an employee permanently on probation.
Jody's estrangement experience highlights a pervasive issue, with research indicating that around one in five families in Britain face similar challenges of communication breakdown.
In the U.S., an Ohio State University study reveals alarming statistics: 6% of people are estranged from their mother and a staggering 26% from their father.
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