Close family and family friends. I cannot judge their mother; she is always a peer as a parent, even if she follows a misguided path, and we can never "de-coparent" (barring actively murdering the kids!). The relationship with my parents will never be the same; being casually dismissed when I present data from pharma companies and official govt showing kids are being harmed (and all their grandkids at risk) is irrecoverable to previous state, but mother is a JW and I have 50 years of dealing with cult indoctrination. Daughter's school headmistress in Lithuania should be in prison following our email exchange as evidence trail — absolutely and devastatingly incriminating for her, no excuses about not knowing the illegality of her actions. (Former) friend who has funded my kids' private education has tried to displace me and my choice of values (courage, not complicity) as father; will likely never speak again as a consequence. Very sad outcome.

Martin. although a Ocean separates us, you and I are a lot in common. These are very difficult truths for us. I married a malignant narcissist my first time and I am still paying for it 22 years later and 14 since our divorce. My brothers are CEO's and make a million a year and are completely blind also. My mom would believe me but she has Alzheimer's. Praying for you brother

Interesting.
Since your daughter is in Lithuania attending/attended school, it's safe to say you're Lithuanian?
If so, I wonder if these things you mention are a Lithuanian/Eastern European mindset?
My parents/grandparents are/were Lithuanian.
My parents sound like yours.
I have not spoken to them since June this year after my mom said I was "one of those people" for not encouraging my kids to get jabbed.
There have been other family instances where my mom & grandmother made some insane comments that floored me but they thought it was fine/okay.
(Regarding a personal situation I'd rather not share in the open here).
One thing I did learn, and as @vincentkennedy alludes to, I created a new path for me, my wife & kids a few years ago.
I was "stuck" for so many years that people are not use to seeing this new me.
For me, it was for the better in all areas of my life.
It actually saved my marriage.
For others, they see it as "out of character" because they were use to the old m