Hello theresabb: I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! I hope you find the time you spend here to be of benefit.

I agree with Trippin2.0's reply, assuming that you feel you can do this. Modelling the way you'd like to be treated is great! But sometimes a more direct approach is necessary. You just have to say, "look... I don't appreciate the way you're treating me. I feel like you're treating me like a child in need of direction..."

From my perspective, this is a matter of boundaries. You have to decide what you are & aren't willing to accept. State your position clearly. And then enforce those boundaries. California therapist Kati Morton, who uploads mental health videos onto her YouTube channel, has done some videos where she talks about establishing boundaries & handling difficult people. I think if you were to go to Kati's channel, find these videos, & watch them they might be helpful for you.

PsychCentral is a great place to get information as well as support for mental health issues. There are many knowledgeable & caring members here. The more you post, & reply to other members’ posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are social groups you can join & chat rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) Lots of great stuff! So please keep posting!