The author is struggling to cope with the recent loss of her father and brother, while also dealing with a strained relationship with her mother. Her mother's behavior has become increasingly difficult since the deaths, leading to tension and conflict.
My father passed from cancer in 2020. He and my mother were married for 53 years. One year later, my only sibling died suddenly from a massive heart attack. So, it’s just my mother and I left. We have never had a good relationship. Very tense, lots of jealousy (her, not me). Both my parents were very close to my children growing up. Since my dad and brother have passed, my mom is increasingly mean, angry, rude and spreads rumors about me and my kids.
To the point where she told several people, including my long-term boyfriend, that I cheated on my ex-husband (the father of my children). That is an out-and-out lie. I am at a place in my life where I am no longer willing to allow her to disturb my peace. My question is, as her only living child, am I in the wrong? We live two states away, when I do see her, we are fine in short spurts. But unless she is here visiting, there is no contact by my choice. Can you offer some advice
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