Good Girl Megan for standing your ground and not letting your mother walk all over you, of course it is going to be hard and you are naturally upset, as it is the first time, just believe me it will get easier and easier to do eventually and you will feel a sense of peace in doing so.

Again you should not have to endure this, but I think you will be a better person in the long run for it, however one can be that without all this aggro in their young life, when you become a mother oneday , I think you will find you will be an exceptional mother because of the lack of responsibility and parenting skills your own mother has , even now I bet you vouch never to be like that.

Take heart in knowing that it will not be that long before you can move away and have your own life, choosing whether to make her part of it or not, In the meantime, it is hard to bear I know and understand that completely, but you are doing so well sweetie, keep at it, and let her know she is NOT going to treat you this way anymore.

Do try and make other arrangements if you possibly can, so that you do not need to rely on her help, easier said than done at your age, but if your Dad or friends can help, don't hesitate to ask, or is it possible to get yourself a pushbike and bike to and from work? are there any buses nearby or public transport available, or are the hours odd and none available to you at this time?

GIANT HUGS to you, and know in your heart you are doing the right thing.

I think oneday your mother is going to get a rude awakening, and realise just what a precious daughter she has missed out on, which is really sad but inevitable I think.

Take care of yourself and remember to keep coming here and talk with your friends, as they are more than happy to help, offer some advice and a kind word or two. LOVE YA.