Sent.

[phirefly]

Waited until Christmas had passed, as a matter of respect so that the holiday wasn't further ruined, but I finally emailed my mom today. It's difficult to be both angry and diplomatic, but I did try, at least, to not be needlessly mean or sarcastic. It's not nice, though. I apologized for as much as I could apologize for, but made it clear that I would not be apologizing for what I've said as it was all honest and none of it was meant to be malicious.

I reasserted my desire to try family therapy. I don't think it will be well-received. I don't think anything in that email will be well-received.

I did manage to fall somewhere between giving in and burning bridges, though. That should count for something.