My mother is driving me crazy!
By candiec2005
@candiec2005 (828)
United States
February 8, 2007 10:03am CST
My mom thinks that I should live my life as she pleases and God forbid if I disagree with her! I haven't spoken to my mom in three weeks becuase she said not to call her again or go visit until I hear back from her.
My mom is a Jehovah's Witness and she thinks that I have to convert to her religion. I don't feel the same way as she does about religion and she thinks that becuase I am my own person that I am a sinner, and that she shouldn't support my behavior. Wtf! I am a paralegal with a bachelor's degree; I've been living on my own for 8 years now, I'm responsible, reliable and just because I choose to live my own life then that makes me a sinner.
I don't understand why someone would reject their child just because they don't want to be of the same religion. I swear!
My mom is bipolar too so, sometimes I feel that maybe she reacts this way because of it, but the thing is that it's not the first time she says something like this! I don't know what's wrong with her. She is such a fanatic!
Do your parents drive you this crazy too? Is it normal for my mom to be like this with me?
3 responses
@ranitam22 (1146)
• United States
27 Aug 07
My mom drives me crazy at times too, but she really doesn't tell me what to do. She drives me crazy with some of the choices she makes in her life. I know I don't live the best life, but I think she could've been a little bit of a better role model. Luckily I didn't turn out too bad with help from my dad. I have a bachelor's degree as well and was wanting to get into being a paralegal, but I always get that I don't have enough experience. Do you have any suggestions?
@candiec2005 (828)
• United States
12 Sep 07
You really have to work your way up there. Start from the bottom pretty much. Also, a paralegal degree can help your chances.
@arvee17 (730)
• Philippines
8 Feb 07
Has your mom in any way before treated you in a wrong way? how good is your relationship with her? i asked you this before i answer because if you know your mom that much then you would know if she is really sincere with you or just making your life crazy...
@candiec2005 (828)
• United States
8 Feb 07
I know my mom loves me, she's a good person but we've never gotten along. We have opposite personalities. And the issue between us has always been her religion. I'm fed up already with it!
@squaretile (3778)
• Singapore
27 Aug 07
it's good that you are standing firm. I think she shouldn't and can't insist that you become a JW. You're not 5 years old. Most parents won't even insist that their 5 year old believe what they do. at most they expose them to their beliefs, and when they grow older they must personally accept these beliefs.
our parents all drive us crazy. and I'm sure we drive them crazy too. it's a mutual thing. :)
