You live in a small town.......here's my take on your mother. I suspect, rather strongly, that everyone in town knows that your mother lies, embellishes and controls the people closest to her. Generally, people can spot a liar/controller from a mile away. I imagine that you have a great deal of genuine caring and sympathy from the people of your town. And I, for one, am elated that she's moving. You're one lucky woman! (i had one of those mothers, too.) xoxox pat