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Why Is My Mother Trying To Control My Life?

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Durban, ZA

My mother is always questioning me, where I am and how I spend my money. If something isn't the way she wants it she bullies me into doing things her way. She is asking for my employment contract, she wants to call the place of employment to confirm I am working there. She questions if I come home early. She is always calling my boyfriend a asshole or piece of shit. And he literally treats me like a queen. From a young age she has always tried to control me and get things done her way. She… read more

October 29, 2016
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I am 25. I don't earn enough to move out on my own. But I am trying to save up enough

November 1, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Let's hear it

October 30, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

i could answer this ----but my advise would be inappropriate

October 30, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

One would suggest that it is possible you're mum is suffering anxiety her self. .

November 1, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Would be interesting to know how old you are?
My recommendation would be to move out of home if you are able to. Personally my relationship with my Mum improved significantly when we were apart and I have been able to do things the way I want to do them.
In your current environment unfortunately things are unlikely to change.
You can't change your Mum's behaviour, what you can change and control is how you respond to your Mum and possibly being in a different location to your Mum may be what you need.

November 1, 2016

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