Engram wrote:
Don't know what I would do because I'm in a very similar situation.

Yipes, you certainly do, and then some. Thanks for sharing!

If counselling or therapy is an option, maybe try that. There is an approach
called "brief therapy", where you agree with the therapist to a limited
number of sessions where you deal with a particular set of issues. If a
psychologist is too expensive, maybe find a therapist (they don't have to
have a degree in psych but are well trained in what they do).

Yep, I know. I was a Psych major & Soc minor in College. I have
thought of therapy. Not _with_ her, but just so I can handle her better.

Or find yourself a book. "Toxic Parents" would be fairly old by now. I'm not
sure what's currently available as I haven't practiced in the last few
years.

That sounds interesting. I also bought a book a while ago. I think it
was called "how to cope with difficult people" I bought it not only for
help with my mother, but my work (I deal with brides) :-)
I need to pull that out & give myself a refresher. I'll check out the
other one too. Thanks!

HTH!

Kasia