I'm at a loss, I don't know what to do anymore about my mom

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My mom is so toxic she constantly causes me and people around her pain. I tried to respect her went to confession for it but find myself in the same place. I’m thinking about joining the military like right now she’s trying to call the cops for no reason? and I wanted to follow my dreams and do nursing but she is too toxic that I have to get out of here is it a sin that I talk back I cant handle it anymore she just caused an argument in the car because I wanted to give a homeless man money and she just isn’t what a mother should act like am I wrong cause I’ve been beating myself up over this for so long and I don’t know what to do. If I leave and try not to talk to her in the future would it still be a sin
 
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I don’t think the military is the answer at this point. It will drive your problems ‘underground.’ You really need to speak to a priest or a counselor. Your mother needs the same. The military would give you straight and rigid discipline, but won’t solve your dilemma. Go to a professional person for help and yes, pray for your mom.
 
I’m 18, and no I don’t I applied for college so I thought that I was gonna do that
 
Do you have another relative you can talk to about this? Also, honoring one’s parents does not mean letting you abuse you. That is only enabling her sin in addition to hurting yourself.
 
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I tried to respect her
Respect means that you accept her for what she is, even if it is toxic. You don’t try to change her, but you don’t have to keep exposing yourself to the toxicity either.
I’m thinking about joining the military
Do you have other reasons to do this besides escaping home? Most recruiters want applicants to complete at least one semester of college. Have you spoken to a recruiter?
right now she’s trying to call the cops for no reason?
I am sure she thinks she has a reason, but I am not sure how this pertains to you. Is she calling the law because you got into an argument with her?
I wanted to follow my dreams and do nursing but she is too toxic that I have to get out of here
These are not mutually exclusive. You can follow your dreams and do nursing, and still get out of the house. It will be more of a challenge to do college without her support but it is your responsibility to protect your own soul. God has a calling for your life, and you must follow it.
is it a sin that I talk back I cant handle it anymore
At the very least, it is not conducive to your survival and peace of mind. It takes two people to argue, so that means you are contributing to the problem. Your job is not to change your mother, but yourself. You need to figure out how to cope with having a toxic mother.
she just caused an argument in the car because I wanted to give a homeless man money
One way you can help yourself is to avoid doing things that trigger arguments. If you want to give money to a homeless persons (which is generally a bad idea) don’t do it while she is there.
she just isn’t what a mother should act like
Our expectations of others, and their inability or unwillingness to meet them, is the main source of disappointment and frustration in our lives. You can help yourself by giving up your expectations of how she ought to be. You are not going to change her, and it is unlikely she will suddenly become the mother you think she “should” be.
I wrong cause I’ve been beating myself up over this for so long and I don’t know what to do.
None of us can really determine this for you, but clearly there are some things you can do that will make your life go better, starting with focusing on changing yourself.
If I leave and try not to talk to her in the future would it still be a sin
No, sometimes the best way to honor one’s parents is to let them go their way and you go yours. You don’t know what the future holds, but for now, you need to move on with your life and stop making yourself sick over how she behaves.
 
Wow this video is chock full of great advice! I hope the OP finds it helpful!
 
I can’t listen to the computer voice. It makes me want to punch the screen repeatedly and I can’t afford a new one.
 
I can’t listen to the computer voice. It makes me want to punch the screen repeatedly and I can’t afford a new one.
LOL no worries, just turn off the volume, and turn on the closed caption.
 
Also, OP, can you turn to your dad for help? Maybe one of your mom’s siblings? They grew up with her and might know how to deal with her? How about her parents?
 
I can’t listen to the computer voice. It makes me want to punch the screen repeatedly and I can’t afford a new one.
I agree! Why is there this new trend on youtube to have narration done by computer? It makes me want to pull my hair out. I never listen to them.
 
OP, you said you applied to college? What is stopping you? Can you live in the dorms or with a relative? I think you need to move out if possible but get counseling to reconcile with her. It could be that your mom has legitimate concerns…we’re only hearing your side. So talk to a professional and see if you can salvage this relationship.
 
I think before you take any actions that are seen as drastic you should perhaps consider speaking to a professional person - whether it’s your local priest or counsellor. A career’s advisor would also be beneficial, especially if you are considering getting into employment or attending local college classes.

I also think you should try and attempt to save your relationship with your mother. Much like what @ShowersofRoses said, she may have legitimate reasons as to why she is behaving the way she’s behaving. Wouldn’t it be better to hear your mother out in a safe environment before leaving your mom and home.
 
Are you and your mom just living together isolated from extended family?
 
If it’s any consolation, probably 99.9% of my confession has to do with family relations (parents/siblings).
 
I’m in a calmer state I wrote this when everyone was arguing and stuff but ima hopefully talk about it with the priest tommorow thanks for the advice!
 
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