07. “Stop being so dramatic.”
This line usually pops up when you’re trying to express strong emotions or set a boundary. Rather than listen, she dismisses everything with one quick jab. It’s a way of making you feel foolish or over-the-top, even when your feelings are valid. Over time, it teaches you to mute yourself. You stop speaking up just to avoid being labeled “too much.” After making you doubt yourself, the constant gaslighting, you start to feel like it’s hopeless. This is one way toxic moms use to keep you silent and obedient- like a zombie. No one should have to downplay their emotions to be taken seriously.