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I don't like my mother!
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Wow sommer ! I havent read the whole thread but I know exactly where you are coming from and I feel for you.
Two years or so ago I also cut all contact with my unpleasant mum, she too has mental health problems being a diagnosed manic depressive schizophrenic with multiple personality disorder as well just for good measure.
I have basically looked after her for most of my childhood and adult life, my father left when I was about 6 (i am now 41) and I stayed with her my brother going with my dad. Anyhow she was up n down all over the place back then being admitted back to hospital then and me being shoved off to live with my aunt.
She got really bad about 17 yearsago when my aunt passed away, she attempted to kill my sister who I have to say is also an evil !!!!! and screw the balls off the doctor, this happened the day after the funeral, I kinda saw it coming so spent the night at my fiance's house only to come home to what can only be described as a complete mess as she had also partially trashed the house as well.
Any how she was sectioned then and spent the best part of 6 months in a secure mental unit, it was there she was eventually diagnosed with everything.
Since then our relationship has also gone up and down mainly because I think she is gealous about my life - my marriage etc, she has been poisonous towards me - my wife and my new family.
She blew her top again last when my father was taken badly, so much so that it was touch and go if he was going to live, he did thank goodness, we shot down there to help out the best we could sorting out his pensions and council tax and a load more other stuff. She didnt like that one bit!
That was the straw that broke the camels back, she rang my mother in law up who at the time was looking aftermy then very poorly father in law, she basically then started to bad mouth me and my wife, the way we were irrisponsible parents and we were not fit to have a child !!!!!! that was about we have no idea, how we ignored her etc etc etc I could go on but it would make me angry if I did to be honest and well today is christmas day .
Anyhow suffice to say after that outburst I basically said up yours, this was the second time I had done this, the first time she nearly drove me to suicide - I wasnt going there again ! so said to her not to contact me in any way shape or form. She ignored that and carried on phoning etc so I barred her number, we kept getting cards letters etc all of which went on the fire.
This is actually the first time she hasnt sent a card so hopefully she's got the message she is no longer part of my life....either that or shes dead ! either way I dont give a f**k and i'm glad shes f***ed off.
Most folks look at you gone out when you say stuff like this but unless you have been through the s!!t we have no one understands.
I sometimes think about her but that just stirrs up hatred and disgust in me, I honestly wish she was dead that would be the end of it for me, a chapter of my life that thanks to her has been ruined and I shall never get back. Happy memories not one really.
I hope my little lad never has to go through anything like what ive been through.
I just wanted to say Hi, but I would like to respond to this in more detail, which I will later.
This profound inability of people who state "But she has mental health difficulties" to understand where people like you and I are coming from, never ceases to amaze me. My mother has abused and used people for money, and anything else she can get her hands on. Now, she has suffered abuse, of course she has at the hands of others, but I will not tolerate her another moment abusing me.
I shall respond to you later, as I feel we have a lot in common.0 -
You're not being depressing, at this time of year, when many people use facebook to give an airbrused version of the the truth, the true spirit of Christmas for me are those people, who for whatever reason, are not afraid to say they are alone.
I shall raise my glass of non alcoholic drink to you, you're not alone. I don't know you, but you deserve a nod.
Thank you. You just bought a tear to my eye there. 😘0 -
Unfortunately theres never a good time for anything like a breakup, you most certainly are not alone - never think like that, there will always be someone worse off trust me.
Having only ever had one break up from my first girlfriend I can kind of see where you are and what you are feeling, and feel for you especially today when so much emphasis is placed on family.
You have your dogs, they need you just as much and their love is endless and always will be. As one chapter ends though another will start - new year new beginnings and all that, it will take time for the mental scars to heal but you'll get there that i'm sure of.
Chin up petal
Thank you. More tears, but in a good way. My doggies keep me going. They're beautiful chihuahuas. I only had 1 but didn't want him to be alone when my husband moves our, while I'm at work. So got another 2. They're the lights of my life. It's not been easy with 2 puppies in the house, but I love them so much and they're always pleased to see me. 😘0 -
This xmas it is just myself and my two little boys. I was totally unsure in the summer how I would feel today as I normally attend huge xmas family gatherings but I was loving it. My dad and stepmum are at my stepsisters as it is her first xmas in her own home with a new baby. So quite rightly they wanted to be there with her. It will be an extremely busy and hectic affair which isn't really me. I am off to my dad and stepmums on the 28th with the kids for a few nights and we are doing a 2nd christmas with them then.
I had a horrible shock about an hour ago, which has completely put me off the gorgeous xmas dinner I am lovingly cooking for the three of us. I stopped all contact with my mum over two years ago for some awful reasons. She hasn't contacted me since. Today a lovely neighbour of mine knocked on the door with a huge sack of presents and cards from her which she dropped off with them on Sunday apparently. Over two years worth of birthday and Xmas presents for the boys and a really twisted and bizarre letter addressed to my 10 year old, which he has not read. She has been phoning up my neighbour every week wanting updates on how we are. I found this really odd as it feels like she is checking up on me, I am nearly 40 for god sake. If only she had shown so much interest and care when we were in contact things might be very different. It has left me reeling and feeling very upset. I have got to hold it together in front of the boys. Dont know how I will make myself sound cheerful, upbeat and okay when my dad phones later. I expect to hear his voice and crumble but do not want to upset or worry him and ruin his christmas.The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own, no apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.0 -
!!!!!! why wont that woman leave me alone. Just had another abusive call from her, and am now in tears.
Tomorrow I am going to buy a new home phone that I can allocate ringtones to. That way I will now if is her and ignore it.0 -
((Hugs)) to people on here.
I haven't read the whole thread yet but I can empathise with a lot of the posts on here. I had to break contact with my mother a few years ago because of her behaviour. Family members have tried to put the guilt trip on me but I'm the type of person that sticks to a decision and I don't regret it at all.anastasia666 wrote: »Thank you. More tears, but in a good way. My doggies keep me going. They're beautiful chihuahuas. I only had 1 but didn't want him to be alone when my husband moves our, while I'm at work. So got another 2. They're the lights of my life. It's not been easy with 2 puppies in the house, but I love them so much and they're always pleased to see me. 😘
Dogs are wonderful like that.:A I have a rescue Chihuahua and he is gorgeous.0 -
I've read the thread and it's heartbreaking. My Mum said some very cruel things to me over the years but I could never imagine not forgiving her. But that's me and I don't know but....
You girls are going to have to let it go now. Come the new year.
You are people in your own right, you are not your mothers. I know its good to talk about it and I've followed this thread from when it started way back. But it being Christmas day and with all the struggles people are having to confront today, not just lonelyness, but famine and war, d'you think you could just forgive your mothers and let things be.
If you are being tortoured by her, to this day, at your age, then let her go. But For crying out loud, & I know I don't have to read this thread if I don't like it, maybe if you weren't so defensive and showed some love instead of berating your mothers, you might find what you're looking for has been staring you in the face all along.0 -
I've read the thread and it's heartbreaking. My Mum said some very cruel things to me over the years but I could never imagine not forgiving her. But that's me and I don't know but....
You girls are going to have to let it go now. Come the new year.
You are people in your own right, you are not your mothers. I know its good to talk about it and I've followed this thread from when it started way back. But it being Christmas day and with all the struggles people are having to confront today, not just lonelyness, but famine and war, d'you think you could just forgive your mothers and let things be.
If you are being tortoured by her, to this day, at your age, then let her go. But For crying out loud, & I know I don't have to read this thread if I don't like it, maybe if you weren't so defensive and showed some love instead of berating your mothers, you might find what you're looking for has been staring you in the face all along.
It is not oven that I am made completely speechless. But this is one of those times.0 -
Own My Own, I am so sorry you are having these troubles. Disconnect the phone now and just use your mobile to contact people you want to talk with. Dont let her ruin a special day for you. Sending you a big hug and hoping you are okay.The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own, no apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.0
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But For crying out loud, & I know I don't have to read this thread if I don't like it, maybe if you weren't so defensive and showed some love instead of berating your mothers, you might find what you're looking for has been staring you in the face all along.
I think this is probably a normal reaction from someone who hasn't had experience of the type of mothers being discussed on this thread.
Their behaviour - and the relentless way it destroys the people on the receiving end - is difficult to understand if you haven't witnessed it.0
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