I Have An Abusive Mother Today my mom has been so on my case about everything I'm eating. She's...

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Today my mom has been so on my case about everything I'm eating. She's complained many times that I eat too much or I eat unhealthily. I'm vegetarian, so it's often difficult for me to make meals because she doesn't really buy vegetarian-specific...

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firefall · 61-69, M

It's projection, or thats what it sounds like - she's projecting her feelings about herself, and her own body, onto you, so she doesn't have to do anything about it herself. I doubt you can change it, unless you can get her to go with you to a family therapist: so, keep reminding yourself she's wrong, and stick to your guns as best you can.

Your brother, otoh, deserves a good kicking - verbally, at least. You could remind him that you can mock him back and embarass him, perhaps.

AngelWings · 22-25, F

I've suggested we go to family therapy before, after her actions caused my brother to run out of our house into a snow storm and she refused to go after him until I told her how terrible of a parent she was. She looked at me like I belonged in a mental hospital.

firefall · 61-69, M

@AngelWings: Ah, sorry to hear that. Prolly not worth bringing up again, I know, but I dont see another fix for it, til you're old enough to leave home.

Heatherww · 22-25, F

i love healthy food. it sort of keeps me alert.

adventerous99 · 56-60, M

You don't deserve this kinda of treatment. Verbal abuse is abuse no matter what.

Leonkuwataismyboyfriend · F

What the f***?! She seriously thinks eggs are unhealthy?! THEY ARE HEALTHY?!

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