DEAR HARRIETTE: How do I get someone who believes in tough love to understand that that does not resonate with me?

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For a long time, my siblings and I have had strained relationships with our mom because of how crass she can be. She has strong and often negative opinions, and she is not shy about sharing them.

I was recently admitted to a two-year college. I am in my late 20s and didn’t prioritize college when I was 18 like my parents wanted. Apparently, there’s still some resentment there, because when I announced which school I’d be going to, my mom snickered and asked me if I was proud of that school.

When she realized that she had offended me, she said that she was trying to encourage me.

I can’t keep letting her impose her negativity on me. Mocking me is not encou

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