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Old May 19, 2019, 08:54 PM
Anonymous44076
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It is extremely difficult (or even impossible?) to set boundaries with controlling parents when you are financially dependent on them and living in their home. Your mother does not have a right to determine who you date. Nor does she have a right to block you from leaving the house. But she believes she does. She may perceive you as an extension of herself, rather than a separate entity in your own right, therefore to her your choices seem like her choices. I doubt you can convince her otherwise so you need to physically and financially separate yourself as soon as possible.

I recommend developing a plan to leave her house and live elsewhere....whether that means working and saving money for a while, searching for a roommate or two, or seeking some sort of professional support and/or government assistance. Your mother's perception is that she owns you because you live under her roof and (I assume) she pays the bills. I think the only way to end her control is to live elsewhere and support yourself as best you can. Though of course I don't know any particulars of your finances etc

20 is a good age to be living without one's parents and supporting one's self....choosing your own partner and lifestyle etc. Do you think you can find ways to do that?
Thanks for this!
OCD1972