Temptation. Yes. Even when I was still thinking of mending the relationship, there was that temptation to throw in a little dig like "Gee, you act just like my Mom used to when you do this." Alice would have hated that. I had determined to not do that because it would be counterproductive to fixing the relationship, but gosh I sure did want to.

I figured she must have a deep sense of inferiority. This isn't the first time she's accused me of thinking I'm more intelligent than everyone else. That alone speaks volumes.

Can I be mad on your behalf? Feel free. I'm not sure what I'm feeling at the moment, other than stressed.