Candace, I don't how old you are (or your Mother), but I can sympathize with Mom issues. My Mother and I were oil and water from when I can remember until long into my adult life. Things were awful for many, many years. At some point, however, I decided my Mother was from a different generation, a different place, a different perspective, and she could not mess with my head any more. It was very freeing. I dealt with her with humor as much as possible and it served me well. You have to get to that place where you can deal with her, and you'll be much better off for it; it's up to you, though. Mother's been gone for 10 years, and I thank God for that difference in our relationship.

Good luck, and Peace. Let me know if I can help.

Maggie