It was the saddest "Good Bye" I've ever said. Ofc I'm going to keep talking to her, but will the connection ever be authentic if one person is always catering to the other?
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She may be emotionally overwhelmed by both the topics and her child being so worried about the world. She may think if I tell my child to leave these topics alone they will be happier, not understanding that discussing these things bring you clarity.
You also don’t know what’s going on with her mental health and she may need this boundaries to maintain her own peace. (She may not even realize that’s what she’s asking for) Lead with love 💜 if it doesn’t hurt your own mental health.
Thanks for all of your comments. Great insight that I wouldn't have been able to consider on my own.