I'm so sorry you're going through all of this, son1 I completely agree with what all the wonderful people on this thread have already wisely said better than I ever could! You've been given lots of great advice on this thread! I'd suggest to follow it fi you can! If this is your home or you contribue economically to it then you have EVERY RIGHT to speak up and to make her understand that she can't keep sitting on the couch and having so many cats around without properly taking care of them! It may be really dangerous for your and for her own health! I'm so sorry she isn't being kind to you and treating you with the deserve and respect you NEED AND DESERVE! I believe she doesn't have any right to judge you for your MI! I'm so sorry you're going through all of this! Does she see a doctor? Maybe that could help! I hope you'll both be able to get the help you need and deserve! I hope things will get better soon for both of you! Remember that we're here for you if you need it! Feel free to PM me anytime! Let me know if I can do something to help you! Wish you good luck! Let us know how it goes! I'm so sorry you have to deal with all of this! I hope things will get better soon with your mother! Belive in yourself! You're a strong, wonderful person! We all know that! I'm sure you know it as well even if it's deep down! Please remember that!