((((((HUGS))))))

I have a question...I wonder if your mom feels that because you now work, you should contribute to the house? And this is why she thinks its "OK" to do this?

I may agree with her, but she's absolutely going about it the WRONG way. She needs to ask you for a contribution, not put you on the spot.

I may be wrong, just trying to see another side. I know I grew up in a divorced home and we were always short on money (HATED the pantry the few days until mom's pay day!). I used to buy food and do things around the house to try and help out. Granted, if my mom needed money, she'd ask (and be mortified) and I'd always get it back.

I agree with the others, in your own time, you'll be able to handle the situtation.

Hugs,
Kelly