I am having to be strong and not respond when it comes to a person I care about at times.
Yeah, it can be tough. Especially if you're in a heated argument.
Yes or when they try and bait you.  It is hard to not be an enabler sometimes. It requires a LOT of strength and tough love.
I know right?!? Sometimes it's just best to be quiet, even though you know you are right, to help things get better.
Yes actually they are away and I have to be silent...as they just fight with me no matter what..so while it's hard for me to shut them out- I have too right now until they get better-