@dragonflyinn I suspect the people who are bitchy to you about living in social housing are jealous of your security, low-rent, good repairs, and tenancy for life.
I'm not saying everyone is jealous, but the ones who are spiteful certainly are. A friend of mine recently acquired a little 2 bed bungalow in a village, tenancy for life, bus to the main town every 1.5 hours, a little shop, hobby groups, a pub, and all her repairs and maintenance done, usually within a week or two. (or immediately if it is an emergency,) and all for £67 a week rent. The village has 90 homes, and only 15 are social housing. The H.A. bought them some 2 decades ago to add to their housing stock. It's effing lovely. 10 minutes walk to the river, and on the cusp of the Welsh border.
She has several people in her life (extended family - one cousin, and her husband's brother's wife,) and a so-called friend, AND a colleague too,) who have been making bitchy, spiteful remarks since the day she moved in. They couldn't BE more jealous. From 'chavs live in social housing don't they?' to 'oh are you happy with the taxpayer supporting your lifestyle?'
The taxpayer does not. Both my friend and her husband pay full rent, and the houses are subsidised by peoples rents!!! Nothing comes from the taxpayer.
Jealousy, that's what it is.
Can't explain why the OP's mother is being so vile. Toxic bint.