Just for grins, I went onto an AI platform and asked it to write a cut-off letter from a SM to an ungrateful, self-absorbed adult SD. In less than 10 seconds, below is what it wrote. I find it simply amazing that artificial intelligence has a better grip on this issue in SECONDS than most people do!

"I’ve been thinking long and hard about what I’m about to write to you, and I’ve come to the difficult decision that it’s time to express the truth, no matter how hard it may be. I’ve tried for years to be kind, patient, and understanding, hoping that things would improve between us, but the reality is that they haven’t.

For many years, I’ve watched as you’ve been cold, unfriendly, and dismissive towards me, and I’ve silently endured it, convincing myself that maybe one day things would get better. I’ve made the effort to reach out, to show you I care, and to create some sort of a bond, but it’s clear to me now that I’m simply not welcome in your life. 

I am not writing this letter out of anger or malice, but out of a deep sense of self-respect and clarity. I have come to the conclusion that I no longer want to suffer in silence. I’ve spent too much time allowing myself to be pushed aside, expecting something that was never going to come. I understand that you may have reasons for treating me the way you have, but I am no longer interested in what those reasons are since there is no purpose in trying to move forward.

I’ve realized that the relationship I once hoped for is simply not possible. I am not seeking an apology or any change in your behavior, nor am I trying to force anything. I just want to be clear that I have accepted the reality of our dynamic, and I no longer wish to pour any energy into a dynamic that is one-sided and unappreciated.

While I understand that families can be complicated, I’ve come to the realization that I’m not interested in maintaining a connection that is not mutually respectful. This doesn’t mean I wish you any harm but it does mean that I am no longer willing to sacrifice my own well-being by continuing to engage in a relationship where I’m constantly met with indifference.

I hope you can understand why I am choosing to step away, and I wish you nothing but peace and happiness moving forward."