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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You just described my mom and her relationships with me. My mom is in the same situation, taking care of Dad and he is difficult and ton of trouble and just nasty to her sometimes.  All of that is of no dispute and as hard on her and all of us as can be.  My mom deserves all the praise and consideration on that and many other accounts. But, her attitude towards me is downright nasty 50% of the time. I am to listen, to never ending complaints, but when I offer advice or even agree with her, it is what is wrong with me, how can I say that and walking away, accusing me of hating her etc.. She also twists my words in any way she can, I am not kidding. Your mom at least, you say, acknowledges her nastiness, mine is always a victim and I am the abuser. I am never sure what will set her off, sometimes nothing at all.  Then accusations and "if she could die to make me happy, she would do it" start. What I try to do, is basically avoid everything, all topics as much as I can.  I talk about the food and the weather, no joke.  I am sorry you are going through this, it is hard. I had tried to get my mom to see somebody about either depression, anxiety, but that goes back to some 20 year old Dr assessment that she is not crazy. And I have two teens as well, so yeah on that side it is no picnic either.  Hang in there.[/quote]

OP here. That is rough. I hope she comes to appreciate you.[/quote]

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