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She had fits if I was going to socialize with a girlfriend for lunch. She would spout abuse when I arrived home. She would have abused me to no end (you’re too old, too ugly, etc) if I had a boyfriend. Putting your boyfriend’s card in the shredder is a threat to make you comply with staying single and mom-bound forever.
See what your options are for the house with an attorney, considering you pay the mortgage. (I would suggest a real estate attorney; mom has no health issues that require an elder attorney.) Paying that mortgage gives you a lot of power to take action to sell and get away from her.
It’s very difficult to find a therapist who knows how to work with adult children of a mother with a personality disorder. They are often not helpful because they are sympathetic to the disordered mom rather than you. Or if you have your life together - job, own a place, are responsible- they don’t believe your parent can be so out in left field. They think you’re exaggerating.
It’s very difficult to do so when you’re mom’s whipping post, but you need to set boundaries with her. My mom is not a drinker, but I found Al Anon very helpful years ago to detach from her & leave. The meetings are all online. You can check it out to see if it can be of use while you’re searching for another therapist.
Hope you get away from her soon.
As Snoopy said, consult an elder care attorney at once to discuss your rights here. And how to go about selling the house which is your albatross, splitting the profits equitably, and helping your mother get set up in her own affordable apartment that she can pay for from SSI and savings, like the rest of the struggling seniors who aren't mooching off of their children to live. She has NO right to be treating you like an ATM card and you have NO obligation to continue the gravy train.
Wishing you the best of luck moving forward with YOUR life and YOUR boyfriend now.
Also, Google low-income senior apartments in your county to see what if anything is available.
I hope you can make some changes soon.
Your situation sounds miserable.
I realize that you felt responsible to help your mom out after your father died but now it has become very difficult to break away.
I am glad that you are seeking help from a therapist. Sorry that you haven’t found it helpful. How long have you been in therapy?
How many bedrooms does your home have? Could you possibly take on a roommate to help pay for expenses?
Tell us a bit more info. please.
Is your mom totally dependent on you?