“To shine your brightest light is to be who you truly are.” ― Roy T. Bennett “Yes, mother.” You disconnect and stare hopelessly on the phone. Your blood is boiling and so is your mind. Argh. Another Sunday with your mother. All you want is to spend the day at home–just you, honey and your kids. You want to relax and have fun, not be the objects of Mother’s critical attention. But saying no to your mother will open the floodgates of a toxic stream of accusations, criticism, and complaints. You can’t face it, not yet. Saying no to yourself