Dear Abby: Mom uses my misfortune to ‘mother’ me all over again I’m 49!

Sep 29, 2024

DEAR ABBY: I’m 49 and recently divorced, and I have had to stay with my mother for months during the divorce. During this time, she has made me a budget, opens my mail and treats me like I am 5 years old. She has done this all my life. I have severe anxiety, and she is part of it. For some reason, I can’t tell her to back off. Do you have any suggestions? -- ADULT NOW IN FLORIDA