You are the child of an addict, and you have assumed the heavy burden that your mother’s addiction has bestowed upon you, writes Amy Dickinson.
Dear Amy: I have a very difficult and stressful relationship with my mother, and I don’t know what to do about it.My mother is an addict and an alcoholic, and she missed out on much of my early childhood years because of it.
I tried to tell her how much this had hurt me. In response, she cried, engaged in theatrics, pitied herself, and essentially told me that she was giving up on our relationship because she “always messes up.” Every human being longs for love and constancy, and you will find it – but likely not with your mother.Engaging in trusting and emotionally healthy relationships with others will also help you to heal.
If she is managing her money responsibly but is not able to afford living with these terms, then something needs to change. It is ultimately extremely expensive to be in debt.
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