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Endlessguilt07 · 12/10/2018 21:15

I have no one to talk to and I’m afraid if I do I will be judged.

My step father passed away end of 2017. Him and my mother lived across from my DH the kids and I. After his passing it became clear my mother and him had been in severe financial difficulties and the upshot is their house was in major negative equity. My mother due to health issues is unable to work...she is 63 and therefore has had to apply for benefits which does not allow her to keep the house which is now being repossessed. My husband and I were unable to help financially which caused me extreme guilt.
My husband was then offered a job in England we lived in Scotland. As I am an only child and we have no dealings with other relatives I had to ask my mum if she wanted to move with us. She loves her gran kids so said yes. My husband went to his new job early and me, her and the kids lived together in Scotland for four months. It was horrific we clashed and fought and she had said when we came to England she would see about maybe a council house for her.
Needless to say that was 9 months ago and we are living together in England now.
She is very good she makes the dinners, washes the clothes etc she also watches the kids as my husband and I work full time.

What’s the problem I hear you ask....well I hate living with her my husband and I have no privacy, she does not want to make any friends rarely leaves the house and moans about everything constantly.
She moans about what I buy, challenging me about my finances, interfering with the children, moans if I’m on my phone. Wants to talk about things all the time.katie price, the royal family, strictly come dancing the list is endless.
I just want to enjoy me and my families new life without feeling guilty constantly. I also feel sometimes I don’t like her. I feel horrific and can see no way out.
I can’t ask her to move out as she is dependent on me emotionally and financially and it would really hurt her. Sometimes I want to stand and scream

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costacoffeecup · 13/10/2018 07:34

What does your husband make of it?

hendricksy · 13/10/2018 07:10

You can get furniture from charities . She is 63 and may live another 40 odd years . Honestly you have to stand up for yourself and work this out .

tinstar · 13/10/2018 00:28

What health issues does she have that she can't work but can cook, wash, child mind etc?

Annandale · 13/10/2018 00:08

Furniture is the least of your worries tbh. You need to be clear about what you want - a plan and a timescale to live separately. She is undoubtedly scared and that makes things harder but the first step is to talk to her.

Annandale · 13/10/2018 00:06

There's no way to do this without being brave and talking to her, probably multiple times.

Would your dh join the conversation?

fabulousathome · 12/10/2018 23:59

Could you move house to one with an annex or an insulated garden structure? Maybe to go a cheaper area?

Endlessguilt07 · 12/10/2018 23:26

I’m scared to ask her she’s still really upset about my step dad plus I would need to fund her furniture etc..

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hendricksy · 12/10/2018 22:44

I wouldn't have her with you , I don't intend on having my mum unless in an annexe . Can she go on the housing list ?

Endlessguilt07 · 12/10/2018 22:28

Thank you for responding, going to attempt to chat to her but they become heated quite quickly. I will need to pick my time x

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anniehm · 12/10/2018 22:06

It's really hard to share a home - it's hard enough with dp's! I think you need to have a good chat - be honest with her and say you do like having her in your lives and you appreciate everything she does but you need space with your dh, privacy. Suggest that her going to a club or activity of some description one evening a week would be helpful, and also use her presence to allow you to go out in the evening, turn the negative into a positive. If she brings up moving out suggest you look at places together, but there's rush - you need her to get it right. Best of luck

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