In having a tough few days (weeks)
I don't have a great relationship with my DM (just a life of criticism and I moved away young. Got educated, went to uni and escaped I suppose)
Now I'm married and I have had periods of no contact after I got married and the snide comments ramped up. She's pulled back now as she knows I won't be around for it. But she's needy and domineering.
Kids and dh make me happy and I have a career. Successful but job is a bit toxic. Quite competitive and some staff are spiteful.
I need to carve out some happiness for myself. I do have a hobby I do (solo) a few nights a week for an hour. Any advice. I can't go no contact again. It tears me up. I feel used. The phone calls start the moment dm wakes up. But it's all me me me. Telling me her problems and crying. I don't like bothering dh. His own mother has depression and dementia.