Avoid mother's self-aggrandizing lies by avoiding her       A:
The "right to," yes, of course; that's indisputable. What
concerns me is whether there would be any point to it.   If that
doesn't sound like a rockin' good time, or if you don't think
the catharsis or self-affirmation of speaking your truth will be
worth it, then skip the record-straightening.  There's a more
productive alternative available to you, anyway.  It's right
there in your letter, between the lines, when you say your mom
"brags" to "anyone who will listen," or tells "her story," or
"claim(s) ... to anyone in earshot," and your supply of such
anecdotes "is endless." Do you see it? The common denominator?
You're there to hear all these things.  And while it often
doesn't feel this way when it comes to family, being around your
mother is a choice, and therefore it's something you can also
choose not to do. Had enough with your mom's self-aggrandizing
lies at your expense? Then stop being around to hear or hear
about them. Magic.  Don't ex