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Do you think it's ok to ask my parents if i can call them by their names instead of mum and dad?

Jamie

I've been thinking about doing this for sometime as since my mother has retired i think she has been using me to give herself a sense of purpose (cooking meals i didn't ask for, wanting to meet every day when i don't want to for example).For some reason i feel really uncomfortable calling her mum as i feel like i'm reinforcing her role as a mother when i've never felt particularly close to her. Has anyone made this change who could give advice on how to go about it? 

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  • I was abused as a child by both parents I struggle Christmas and birthdays I don’t class them has my parents but loyal as I am the only child I know exactly what you mean I changed my name in anger but went back due to my children objecting hope this helps you knowing you aren’t alone 

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  • I was abused as a child by both parents I struggle Christmas and birthdays I don’t class them has my parents but loyal as I am the only child I know exactly what you mean I changed my name in anger but went back due to my children objecting hope this helps you knowing you aren’t alone 

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