Monty,

you are stuck between a rock and a hard place and Im srtuggling to come up with advice. I supose all I can say is that i really hear what you are saying. Its hard to turn away from someone, harder when its your mum. But it just seems like she is draining the life blood out of you.

Is there anyone else she can speak to, brothers or sisters?

Does she know the effect this is having on you. Its one thing to try and help, but its another when its at the expense of who and what you are.

ATG