If she won't take cash, do it another way...Buy groceries and bring it home...Put some money on the light or gas bill...If she's the type to say "no", then don't hand her the cash, apply the money however you want without telling her until the deed is done...If she asks you why you did it, just tell her you are paying your way...
When she goes into her rants, tune her out and leave the room...Don't take it personal because I'm assuming this is just the way she is...Stick it out...Give her money don't offer it...My father is like this, and this is how I handle him...In fact, I don't even ask him for money at all..If he offers, I say, "No thanks, I don't want anything thrown up in my face when you get upset"....
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