I have baby boomer parents. They are approaching their mid to late 50's. In turn, along with this crazy year, my parents are starting to go crazy. I can not tell you how many times I've had to fact check their conspiracy theories. Even with FACTUAL evidence, I'm just biased and I'm getting my info wrong. ?♀️ The latest phone call ended in a screaming match between my father and I. I felt berated and belittled for being concerned about my parents lack of pandemic measures. My parents love to entertain themselves such as: movies, races, restaurants. You know, places with larger crowds. They have been going out to eat, not wearing masks, and telling me that I "take this too seriously".
I'm at my wits end with them. MR and I decided that we will distance myself from my family. If they don't take the proper precautions, then we just won't be around them. This is for my own sanity and well being. I can't keep worrying over my family anymore. This is so out of character for me to just ... kind of cut them off for a bit. I know, it will make them feel better and myself to just step away. It just sucks.