Gee, this is so weird!! I think your mother is my mother's clone!!

My father has also passed away- 11 years ago. Since his passing my mom has gotten even worse with her manipulation and playing us siblings against each other. Her "dramas" are so much more exagerrated, they were bad enough before!

You wrote: " She lies and is nasty to her own children but to complete strangers she is as nice as pie. AND she is extremely jealous of my life!"--- This is EXACTLY my mom!!

I have so many experiences with these situations! Finally spiraled in a depression 5 years ago-- still trying to get back on my feet! Been in therapy off and on for these past 5 years.

Sorry I have to run now, would love to share experiences and perhaps help each other. My PM is always open- write anytime! I'll try to write somemore on here later!

Good luck with things!!

Mandy