How or what can I do to make my mother happy?

Hello! Well, here goes. I am eighteen years of age residing in a smaller town with my mother and my father. My father is rarely home on behalf of the job that he works (14 hours a day, 6 days a week). This questions leads up to “Why can’t my mother and I get along?” Ever since I was a child my mother has restricted me from average things children would normally do such as sleep overs, playing outside, talking on the phone, having toys, and so on. I remember when I was in Girl Scouts I had attended the state fair and my mother forbid me to aboard the rides, so I simply watched. She is a homemaker, therefore she is usually home. I understand being a mother is one of the most challenging jobs in the world, but my mother tends to sleep all day or watch soap operas. I am ordered to clean the whole house, even their room. I barely make a mess. I am a high school student and I go to college full time. Other parts of the day, you will find me working a part-time job. I always make sure that my messes are up, my grades are elevated, and I keep an all-around good atmosphere. I am always woke up by my mother yelling at my father. Every time he brings a pay check home, she spends it for herself than she asks why we don’t have money for certain things. She forbids my father to buy lunch and when he does he gets chewed out for it. Than when I wake up she starts in on me as soon as my dad leaves about off the wall things. She says of how much of a monster I am and how I make her whole life difficult. She goes to church three times a week than she will come home and curse us for no apparent reason, or she tries to find every reason in the book. As soon as I come home from classes or work she find something else to yell about. When I was in eleventh grade I had made my first C and she decided to put her hand up to me. She tends to take every little problem out of proportion (if there is even a problem). How can she find so many things to be mad about when I’m rarely home trying to make a good life for myself? I don’t ask her for money. I really don’t ever ask her of anything. I am an independent woman. When I do attempt doing things for myself she goes on and on about how I do them wrong. She turns me into a monster that I am not. She tells me when I walk through the door she is going to have a talk with dad about how bad I treat her. I do not say one word to this woman. When I am out I am always calling to see if I can pick her up anything. Anyway to help, is the least I can do. How can I stop to verbal/mental/ and possible physical abuse from my mother? I have experienced so many things throughout my life and I really don’t think I can take much more of this stress. I’m way too young to say my nerves are shot. I am thinking about picking up another job within the next couple months to move out. I will be working myself to death, but I’m starting to think picking up all of this extra stuff is worth not putting up with my mother. Please, has anyone ever experienced this? How did you handle it?

Answer #1

The only way may be moving out of the house. You’ve almost graduated, hold on for 2 more months. Start saving up. You can then move out. She isnt going to be happy. But it may be best to keep your sanity by moving out. And I know it is hard to believe, but just because she is your mother, does not mean that the things she says about you are true. Definitely talk to your dad.

Answer #2

Hi,

I don’t think that you can discuss this with your mom. She seems to be a somewhat choleric person from what you write. She seems to be a little out of touch with reality, too. And you seem to be emotional about it. So that would most probably result in screaming and yelling.

But you have to do something about it. You can’t just swallow every stone she throws at you until the weight breaks you.

Talk to your father. Tell him how you feel about the situation. Maybe he can help.

If he can’t - maybe it’s beyond him, too, write a letter to your mother and explain to her how you feel. Make sure you do not put any personal accusations/attacks but rather tell her something like ‘I experienced this situation like…’ and ‘This is how I feel about what you said to me’.

If you can’t fix that relationship, move out before you freak out.

I wish you best, the sheep.

Answer #3

Thanks everyone. Really really appreciate it.

Answer #4

I’m sorry for making this so long! I guess I just needed to vent.

Answer #5

I can definitely relate to you. I have a mom who is similar to yours. She’s a tough mom on me and my other 2 sisters. I would always wished she could comfort me when I’m lonely and guide me when I’m lost. Instead, she gave me criticisms for my mistakes and let me stand on my own when I needed somebody. It was hard. Normal moms would love their children unconditionally and provide the care they needed. Unfortunately, not all of us are lucky enough to have a mom like that. At first, I was mad at her. Then I realized if it wasn’t for her tough love, I would’ve not been the strong person I am now. Its really difficult to learn things on your own and/or the hard way but at the end of the day, you just have to focus on lessons you’ve learned. We can’t change our moms anymore. They have their own evolutions. We can just simply accept them for who they are. Start from there. Then take time to explore the other side of her. Sooner or later, you’ll figure out a way on how you can make your mom genuinely happy.

Don’t be tough on yourself and try to vent it out by doing good/happy things. I hope I was able to help you. Goodluck!

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