Im 54 and stopped speaking to my mother over 25 years ago. She had subjected me to abuse my entire life. After I decided to loose her, my life improved; I met the love of my life, graduated from university, got my dream job and had a e children. Her toxicity only caused negativity in my life! I hear stories through my brother but I dont listen and dont care about gossip. Thats the sad thing my own mother is reduced to 'gossip' thats all she is to me now.