Nice write up.

I realized a few years ago, some of my problems in professional life were due to my monther setting an example for me of NOT LISTENING.

Really threatened to destroy my own sense of listening, and thus my ability to earn a good income as a professional.

Once i finally figured out where this came from in my life, I was able to address it, and then let her know I did not appreciate her example in my life and how much trouble it had caused for me. I do not think she was ready to hear that, but I needed to tell her that as soon as I was able to muster the courage...