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Adult DD cut me off. Devastated

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Newbeginingssameoldshite · 31/01/2025 12:21

Eldest DD 25 moved back home after 4 years at uni last spring and a quick back story...

During her time away at uni I was diagnosed with a critical illness that I miraculously recovered from but has left me with life long health limitations. However during my illness I remained in employment (although off sick and living off my criticall illness cover which was substantially less than my income) and as active as I possibly could be.

In her first year she had to leave the first shared accomidation due to a breakdown in the relationship with her flat mates. She was tied into a year contract on the property which she had to pay (or i did as her guarantor)so I had to find new sioe occupancy accommodation and pay the rent for the year for her.

Second year she continued to live alone in the small bedsit from previous year which her loan covered.

Her third year she went into a house share with a small group of friends and all seemed to be going well until I became very very unwell and hospitalised and she made the decision to come home to help me rehab and to help with my youngest DD (15 year age gap) for around 3 months. During this time she commuted to uni.

However it came to light she missed her final placement during this time and she couldn't graduate without completing it.

During that autumn/winter I finished treatment and was given the all clear.

So this took her into year 4 of a 3 year course, I'd just returned to work with a huge amount of debt hanging over me from being off so long.
She insisted she stayed in the uni city (it is commutable and I had purchased a car for her to get around with) and it looked like Shenwould get funding again for this extended year. However after she had signed for a house share again the student loan was pulled and she was advised it was agreed in error. Again I'm the guarantor, she's unable to work as the placement hours are FT so I'm left to pick up the bill and I'm paying rent on 2 houses sending her an allawance each month plus trying to clear my debts. Against all odds she qualified and secured a well paid job in chosen profession.

She asked to move back home whilst she finds her feet. Bare in mind she is now working with a salary close to what mine is, which of course I agreed and welcomed her with open arms.

She really struggled being back home, doesn't have many friends and work collegues seem to be excluding her so spending a lot if time in her room.

I only asked for 50 a week board (token contribution) so she could save to get her own place.

I'm still in massive debt and I'm now working 2 jobs to repay them. ( over 50%:of the debts ae from me supporting her through uni)

Relationship feels strained. Everything I say is wrong, she's doing nothing around the house to help. (Pots left all the time, kitchen filthy after she's cooked separate meals as my food no longer good enough for her) every time I bring it up it turns into an argument so I stop mentioning it and feel like I'm treading on egg shells all the time.

She finally found a place of her own! (Its not quite ready yet to move into) And I've helped her with getting furniture etc. Even moved furniture into upstairs flat on my own with chronic illness and disabled.

We got into a disagreement in my car whilst I was helping her with stuff for the flat and she flipped out on me. My mum was Present and witnessed it all.

DD Punched me 3 times in the face and kicked my car. I should have called the police but didn't as it would ruin her career (dbs checks)

I asked her to leave my house and find somewhere else until flat is ready and pay back some money I had borrowed her ( a small amount, not anything from uni support).

Not heard anything for days until I get a cold text saying she is a better person without me and won't contact me again.

I'm heartbroken. I've litterally given my all for her. Gone without food to ensure she has what she needs. I've been there emotionally for every step of her life. And now she attacks me and cuts me off.

I honestly don't understand what I've done to deserve any of this.

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lifeturnsonadime · 31/01/2025 14:45

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I have no idea what is wrong with you.

I'll leave you to it.

Iwiicit · 31/01/2025 14:45

Obviously there is no excuse for punching anyone in the face but I am another one who thinks there is much more to this story. You are very much painting yourself as the whiter than white victim and your daughter as a terrible person.
However, she gave up finishing her degree to come home and care for you and a young sibling. That's a huge responsibility and worry for her, a huge weight on her shoulders. Given your attitude, she may well feel resentment for that sacrifice, resentment that she has no father in her life and resentment that you are very into the penny pinching. Most of us would maybe feel more gratitude than you're showing and be keen to help her get back on track, all things considered.
You said you were ranting in the car....maybe she's right and will be far better off without you. Leave her the space to try out her theory. Don't report your daughter ffs after all she's been through. She's clearly struggling enough.

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Well that shines the light on the situation that I was expecting. Poor daughter.

lifeturnsonadime · 31/01/2025 14:49

Iwiicit · 31/01/2025 14:48

Well that shines the light on the situation that I was expecting. Poor daughter.

No matter what happened in a person's childhood is not excuse , as an adult, to punch another person in the face.

They would be best off staying away from one another though, the whole situation is toxic.

Iwiicit · 31/01/2025 14:50

lifeturnsonadime · 31/01/2025 14:49

No matter what happened in a person's childhood is not excuse , as an adult, to punch another person in the face.

They would be best off staying away from one another though, the whole situation is toxic.

Which is exactly what I clearly stated in my post.

SunshineOnASnowyDay · 31/01/2025 14:51

lifeturnsonadime · 31/01/2025 14:36

Bloody hell no matter what goes on in a persons childhood a 25 year old has NO EXCUSE for violence.

This thread is shocking.

Totally shocking. I was reading the first bit like yeah, sounds about right, oh yeah, yes, then - what the actual hell? 😳 Punching your mother 3 times in the face? She needs help!!!!

Daisyblue2 · 31/01/2025 14:54

Newbeginingssameoldshite · 31/01/2025 12:21

Eldest DD 25 moved back home after 4 years at uni last spring and a quick back story...

During her time away at uni I was diagnosed with a critical illness that I miraculously recovered from but has left me with life long health limitations. However during my illness I remained in employment (although off sick and living off my criticall illness cover which was substantially less than my income) and as active as I possibly could be.

In her first year she had to leave the first shared accomidation due to a breakdown in the relationship with her flat mates. She was tied into a year contract on the property which she had to pay (or i did as her guarantor)so I had to find new sioe occupancy accommodation and pay the rent for the year for her.

Second year she continued to live alone in the small bedsit from previous year which her loan covered.

Her third year she went into a house share with a small group of friends and all seemed to be going well until I became very very unwell and hospitalised and she made the decision to come home to help me rehab and to help with my youngest DD (15 year age gap) for around 3 months. During this time she commuted to uni.

However it came to light she missed her final placement during this time and she couldn't graduate without completing it.

During that autumn/winter I finished treatment and was given the all clear.

So this took her into year 4 of a 3 year course, I'd just returned to work with a huge amount of debt hanging over me from being off so long.
She insisted she stayed in the uni city (it is commutable and I had purchased a car for her to get around with) and it looked like Shenwould get funding again for this extended year. However after she had signed for a house share again the student loan was pulled and she was advised it was agreed in error. Again I'm the guarantor, she's unable to work as the placement hours are FT so I'm left to pick up the bill and I'm paying rent on 2 houses sending her an allawance each month plus trying to clear my debts. Against all odds she qualified and secured a well paid job in chosen profession.

She asked to move back home whilst she finds her feet. Bare in mind she is now working with a salary close to what mine is, which of course I agreed and welcomed her with open arms.

She really struggled being back home, doesn't have many friends and work collegues seem to be excluding her so spending a lot if time in her room.

I only asked for 50 a week board (token contribution) so she could save to get her own place.

I'm still in massive debt and I'm now working 2 jobs to repay them. ( over 50%:of the debts ae from me supporting her through uni)

Relationship feels strained. Everything I say is wrong, she's doing nothing around the house to help. (Pots left all the time, kitchen filthy after she's cooked separate meals as my food no longer good enough for her) every time I bring it up it turns into an argument so I stop mentioning it and feel like I'm treading on egg shells all the time.

She finally found a place of her own! (Its not quite ready yet to move into) And I've helped her with getting furniture etc. Even moved furniture into upstairs flat on my own with chronic illness and disabled.

We got into a disagreement in my car whilst I was helping her with stuff for the flat and she flipped out on me. My mum was Present and witnessed it all.

DD Punched me 3 times in the face and kicked my car. I should have called the police but didn't as it would ruin her career (dbs checks)

I asked her to leave my house and find somewhere else until flat is ready and pay back some money I had borrowed her ( a small amount, not anything from uni support).

Not heard anything for days until I get a cold text saying she is a better person without me and won't contact me again.

I'm heartbroken. I've litterally given my all for her. Gone without food to ensure she has what she needs. I've been there emotionally for every step of her life. And now she attacks me and cuts me off.

I honestly don't understand what I've done to deserve any of this.

You should report her to the police, she can not get away with assaulting you, you should leave herself now. You have totally spoilt her and not let her grow and take responsibility for herself. Well now she has to,

SoNiceToComeHomeTo · 31/01/2025 14:58

Those were awful things DD said and did to you OP, but she's obviously in a bad way herself, perhaps with the stress of your illness and going home to care for you having added to an already wobbly mental state.
There's no reason to think that this break will be permanent but perhaps you both need a little time apart.
I'd suggest contacting one of the debt charities for help with trying to reduce your outgoings so that you can work fewer hours for a while without increasing your debts any further, get some rest and recover a bit before you approach DD again.

pimplebum · 31/01/2025 15:00

You're better off without her OP.
Cut her off. Don't let her come back.

this is her DAUGHTER not a random friend !
would you cut your child out of your life so easily!?

Doloresparton · 31/01/2025 15:08

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She’s cleverer than you.

You are victim blaming a person, a mum, who has absolutely been there for her dd.

overthinkersanonnymus · 31/01/2025 15:08

My god. Who are you people?

"Her needs weren't met as a child!!"

"You sound so ungrateful that this poor baby helped you when you had a CRITICAL ILLNESS"

The more I read on this forum, the more I understand why the current generation of young adults are absolutely useless in society. This is coming from someone who actually abused and was homeless as a child.

Gettingbysomehow · 31/01/2025 15:10

I can tell you if my son ever punched me he'd be out of the house and reported to the police regardless of his career.
Violence is totally unacceptable under any circumstances.
She sounds like a spoilt brat who should be begging your forgiveness.

WoolySnail · 31/01/2025 15:14

I think the space will do you both good. You need to recover your health and sort out your finances, and she needs to learn to stand on her own two feet and accept responsibility.

Twatalert · 31/01/2025 15:16

Doloresparton · 31/01/2025 15:08

She’s cleverer than you.

You are victim blaming a person, a mum, who has absolutely been there for her dd.

No, I was giving a view to yet another mother who is totally shocked her adult child has cut contact. This post wasn't about whether or not the daughter was right to punch the mother, of course she wasn't. If you read my post again you will read that I said that the daughter is responsible for her own actions. But I guess you chose to ignore that so you could try and insult my intelligence.

It was about a mother portraying herself as wonderful, who had no idea why her daughter became so horrible. People are not born to punch, ND people are not 'deranged' and adult children do not cut of their parent on a whim. I am saying that the relationship between mother and daughter probably already broke down when the daughter was a child.

I get it, most parents aren't able to look beyond their perfect facade. It is difficult to realise one might have made mistakes that caused a child lots of issues. It's easier to label the child a brat and as deranged and keep the mask on. But it won't help you maintain a healthy relationship with the child.

LadyTangerine · 31/01/2025 15:17

So sorry op for what you've endured and for what you're going through now Flowers.

From a practical point of it is cancer related do talk to Macmillan to make sure you are getting all the financial help you are entitled to. Even if not cancer related if it has left you with lifelong problems then you could apply for PIP.

Your dd won't have cut you off she is clearly mixed up and lashing out. The uncertainty regarding your illness may well have affected her deeply and subconsciously it is manifesting in her being unstable and unpleasant. Please don't report her to the police.

Wait for things to settle then suggest she sees her GP and accesses some support for her mental health be it talking therapies or medication.

BruisedNeckMeat · 31/01/2025 15:17

Something about this is off.

Over40Overdating · 31/01/2025 15:17

You say she can’t handle any type of confrontation and has form for being violent so it’s really only a matter of time before she’s fired for doing this in work and is back to you with her begging bowl.

You’ve done more than your fair share to support her but I suggest for your own sake you use this time to build better boundaries so that when she returns expecting you to subsidise her, you can say no without feeling guilty.

lifeturnsonadime · 31/01/2025 15:18

pimplebum · 31/01/2025 15:00

You're better off without her OP.
Cut her off. Don't let her come back.

this is her DAUGHTER not a random friend !
would you cut your child out of your life so easily!?

She was punched 3 times in the face!

Bigcat25 · 31/01/2025 15:21

So sorry op. You've done way too much financially for her already. Please don't give her more funds if she comes back.

SemperIdem · 31/01/2025 15:22

So violence is unacceptable in all forms…unless it’s against a parent who may or may not have been “good enough” being attacked by their adult child, in which case crack on? Righto @Twatalert

Lilactimes · 31/01/2025 15:24

I’m so sorry @Newbeginingssameoldshite that you’re going through this. It sounds awful. If you can, take some time to care for you. Tell yourself you’re not going to contact her either for a bit and do what you can to make yourself feel better, rest, good food, see some friends, go for a walk, take your mum out. You could stop paying some of her bills or you could just sit on that decision for a couple of weeks. In short term, nurture yourself in every way you can.
sending lots of love xx

Bigcat25 · 31/01/2025 15:26

Just wanted to add it sounds like you've been an incredible mom and bent over backwards for her. You deserve better.

Twatalert · 31/01/2025 15:26

SemperIdem · 31/01/2025 15:22

So violence is unacceptable in all forms…unless it’s against a parent who may or may not have been “good enough” being attacked by their adult child, in which case crack on? Righto @Twatalert

Oh god, read properly and stop projecting. I read the OP as a mother not understanding and being devastated about her daughter cutting her off. You have your own interpretation and take on the story.

Incredible how many mothers feel offended. Possibly, I am holding up a mirror for them and they all get defensive.

JoanCollinsDiva · 31/01/2025 15:31

I'm heartbroken. I've litterally given my all for her. Gone without food to ensure she has what she needs. I've been there emotionally for every step of her life. And now she attacks me and cuts me off.
I honestly don't understand what I've done to deserve any of this.

You don't deserve this, but it does sound like she's spoilt rotten. This dynamic is so unhealthy, you should not be going into debt/working two jobs to facilitate her studies.

I'm in shock at her treatment of you. To punch your mum in the face - to actually have the vitriol and anger to do that is another level.