Arguing With My Mom

@Lolaze (5093)
St. Louis, Missouri
November 6, 2016 5:47pm CST
I live with my mom due to being disabled and not making enough money to live on my own right now. Sometimes it all works out, but other times it's a challenge to say the least. The past few weeks have been on the challenging side. I've been screamed at more times than I can count - for just about anything. Today my mom asked me how high my credit card balance is. She already knew the answer but when I told her...ticked off again! I'm pretty sure she has sort of mental illness, maybe even bipolar disorder like I do. It makes it really hard for us to live together sometimes. It's why I stay out of the house as often as humanly possible. One day, my fiance will get up here and we'll be able to get our own place along with my best friend.
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Mike
@Mike197602 (15513)
• United Kingdom
6 Nov 16
Your mums house=her rules. Harsh but true. Make more money and get out of that house then i'ts your house your rules.
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angel_smiles
@Lolaze (5093)
• St. Louis, Missouri
7 Nov 16
There aren't many rules, if any stated outright actually. It tends to be random blowups over something that may have been fine yesterday but suddenly is a problem the next day.
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Mike
@Mike197602 (15513)
• United Kingdom
7 Nov 16
@Lolaze maybe I worded it wrong what I mean is if you live in someone elses house it is a challenge. Just 4 months ago I got my own place...i've issues here but not as many as living in a shared house.
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Kaysi Lynn
@Kaygreen1913 (162)
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7 Nov 16
Every situation is temporary. Keep that in mind. I wish you the best.
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ronc510
@ronc510 (479)
• Philippines
7 Nov 16
arguing is part of life as a social being, when we argue there is something going on with us. Argument should also be constructive part of life and relationship so you can live harmonously as a family.
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Yuki
@yukimori (10149)
• United States
7 Nov 16
Would it be possible to rent a room from someone? Sometimes living in a situation where the landlord/tenant relationship is clearly defined like that is better than living with a relative, especially when there's a toxic dynamic at play.
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Yuki
@yukimori (10149)
• United States
7 Nov 16
@Lolaze Have you applied for disability, housing assistance, and anything else you might qualify for? If not, it may not hurt to get the ball rolling on that.
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angel_smiles
@Lolaze (5093)
• St. Louis, Missouri
7 Nov 16
@yukimori I can't apply for housing assistance until I get my disability...which I've been waiting on the hearing for 17 months now. Hopefully sometime soon.....
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angel_smiles
@Lolaze (5093)
• St. Louis, Missouri
7 Nov 16
No, not enough money
Ivelisse Cruz
@IvySaysHi (4467)
• United States
7 Nov 16
I hope things smooth out at least for a while
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WinterRea
@AutumnSnow (4583)
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6 Nov 16
Hang in there, I hope things gets better.
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Dominique
@dodo19 (47341)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
7 Nov 16
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It's not always easy to deal with, but sometimes you just have too. Hopefully, you and your fiancé will be able to make enough money to move out. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472258)
• Switzerland
7 Nov 16
I feel you and I am very sorry, I have a bossy Mom and I know how difficult it is to go along.
Manisha
@ms1864 (6885)
• Bangalore, India
7 Nov 16
I live with my parents too...sometimes there are days like that. Just try be patient through it. It is just your mothers concern for your future that makes her worried that might come out in the form of anger.