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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks everyone. Your answers make me feel so much better. I was feeling like a horrible person for even considering drifting away.

I should clarify that my mom wasn't abusive or anything like that. Just made a lot of irresponsible decisions, didn't model healthy relationships, etc. [/quote]

Woah, seriously?  You would consider cutting her off because she made irresponsible decisions and didn't model healthy relationships!?!?

I was going along with you thinking that she was abusive in some way.  But now that I re-read your OP, it seems like you are mostly resentful that she is financially unstable and you don't have the financial advantages that some more privileged children had, like downpayments from their parents.

If she is an unhealthy person to be around for you emotionally, then sure you should draw boundaries.  But what I don't hear from you at all is any compassion for your mother's situation.  How did she get to the point where she is financially dependent upon you?  What advantages did you have, emotionally and educationally, that allowed you to make better choices for yourself?

How old is your mom?  Does she not qualify for social security?[/quote]

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