Nowhere,

First off......yes my dog is okay and virtually smell free But, my husband can't smell and let the dogs in the house before I noticed the smell myself. So the basement does have that mild tell tail odor

If your mom is not well off financially (or even if she was) contact "Jobs and Family Services" or maybe it is called "Department of Human Services" in your local county. They can help you get services on a sliding scale for you and your mom.

Also, if your mom is older she may be able to get services through your local county senior citizens group or "Council On aging". But again, jobs and family services should be able to help you with that also.

The next step will be much harder....

Don't let what your mom says get to you. Your mom is probably very frustrated with her life and herself right now. Add to that any physical pain she is feeling and what she says to you or about you is really just her frustration talking.

It is sometimes hard to believe the saying "You only hurt the ones you love" but somtimes it is so very true. I think this is true because when you love someone what they say hurts sooo much but to the person saying it they are comfortable in that love and think they can say things to loved ones just beause they are secure in the fact that those people will continue to love them regardless..... Sad isn't it?

Anyway, please contact some of your local county programs and they should be able to help. Please take care of yourself too!!!