Dear Kelly,
My understanding is that we were posting in reference to the issue of your mother, and the reaction, thereof.
Certainly, that was the context of my posting.
However, afterward, my heart went out to your young daughter, with a prayer for peace, for her dear heart.
Going No Contact with my NPD Mother, after years of verbalizing, was the best decision; for me, my life, my health, my Emotional health.
I am not "for sale" therefore, my mother cannot buy me. And I am grateful to be out of her will. That kind of money, I do not desire.
Downsizing (exNH) has been the best thing that has happened to me, with subsequent; refocusing on life, with real needs, and not wants.
Personally, I identify with CB's post. With the exception of homeschooling.
All the very best wishes for your new business, Kelly.
Here, we offer and share; our thoughts, personal life experience, and worldview, in words. We share articles, and signpost. All of which, is for the discernment of the recipient(s). To receive, or ignore, after all, that is one's freedom of choice and free will. Kind hearts, with kind intentions, I believe. No wise sages or gurus. Just ordinary folk, in real life, with real life experience(s). That's my understanding.
Sincerely, Leah