Rising Phoenix has mommy issuesRising Phoenix (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 01:35 PM
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Everyday more homophobic garbage spews from her mouth.
I live with her, and it just keeps getting worse. Several times she has been told I am bisexual, but its like she blocks it out. And just keeps spewing hate. Hate for her daughter. The only good thing is I have become quite eloquent in standing up for civil rights, though she doesn't agree that gblt rights are civil rights. But I will keep fighting the good fight, god I need to move.
So, you live under her roof. You eat her food. You use her water to wash and drink. You enjoy her A/C. You are probably using internet access that she pays for. That doesn't sound like hate to me. Yet you insult her. I think 'ass' is an appropriate term for such a person.
Dyedinthewoolliberal (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 01:41 PM
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1. Does she profess to be Christian?
If so, remind her of the story that says 'as you do unto the least of these, you do unto Me'
Ah yes, when Jesus told his disciples to let the children come see him. He was addressing this to the weak who could not provide for themselves. Not arrogant sluts like the OP.
Rising Phoenix (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 01:45 PM
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yes, or rather cathoilic....very catholic
Thank you for responding. I once brought up that point, but apparently since we are sick and choose our path, we (glbt and friends) do not get extended that courtesy. It is saved for those who choose to follow god. But not immigrants. jeebus
Sounds like your mom has her had on straight. You should listen more to her than the pack of militant faggots on DU. However, you make a choice. Funny how that works.
Smarmie Doofus (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 01:45 PM
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2. Ugh. No one should have to live like that.
I don't know what your circumstances are but perhaps you can share an apt somewhere. Boston is expensive but ... it sounds like your emotional health is at stake.
Mom's caught in a loop. You're too close, I suspect. Putting some physical distance between you her might give her the chance to calm down and reassess.
Sorry.
Yes, the child should be seperated from the parent. Perhaps her mom could give RP her inheritance now. That way RP could party.
Rising Phoenix (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 01:47 PM
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3. Thanks
It has definitely become a mental health issue. I am in the process of looking for housing, be it subsidized, public.....but not in Boston, preferably further away. Like you said, physical distance is needed.
Yes you have issues. You want to get off your mom's teat and onto to the public's teat. I guess that's because your mom holds you up to a standard, and we all know the government never will.
sarge43 (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 01:51 PM
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4. Yeah, get away.
What your mother is doing is abuse. She's chipping away at your self-esteem.
No, not teh self-esteem! This basement dwelling wannabe public project dweller shouldn't have to face her mom!
Rising Phoenix (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 01:56 PM
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6. she is gifted at that
to tell you the truth at this point she just makes me angry and determined to make myself happy.
Yes, because in this universe, the only thing that matters is your happiness.
sarge43 (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 02:15 PM
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8. What a shame.
Well, angry is better than depressed or humiliated. But you don't need any negative emotions, so time to say adios. Her loss. No point in both of you being miserable.
I hope you find nice digs and someday your mom gets her act together.
She is looking for public housing DUmmie, and it's never nice. Nice of you to stop by and tell her that her mother doesn't matter.
Rising Phoenix (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 02:39 PM
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10. thanks
I'll keep you updated on my house search!
Yes, because forging public assistance forms while living under your mother's roof is so difficult.
graywarrior (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 01:54 PM
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5. She's terrified.
But you can't help her. It ain't you...it's her.
Terrified? She tries to point her daughter's errors to save her from her self and she is terrified?
Rising Phoenix (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 01:57 PM
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7. yes, definitely
I don't want to help her, she has her "path" and I have mine. They are very different. And the fact that they are leading away from each other, well, that is not my fault.
You want to quote the bible and Jesus? Ever hear about the part that says honour thy mother and father? Yeah, it's in there. You should read it.
graywarrior (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 02:35 PM
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9. It amazes me that fear will turn someone away from their child.
There are other women out there willing to mother. I found that out after years of abandonment.
So you abandoned your mom, suffered for it and now encourage RP to do the same. How special.
Rising Phoenix (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 02:41 PM
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11. As have I.
I stopped telling my mom much of anything after the way she reacted to my sexuality and my illness.
Did your mom need to be privvy to your sexuality? I suspect you are engaged more in an act of rebellion, but your actions pave the way to hell.
graywarrior (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 03:27 PM
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12. Become your own parent.
That's all I can say.
Then you can have the "cool" parent, huh?
pup_ajax (15 posts) Sun May-24-09 03:50 PM
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13. Speak up for yourself but don't fight her ...
Edited on Sun May-24-09 03:50 PM by pup_ajax
Words have power -- and work both ways. You *might* find it useful to simply respond to her insults by saying "I will not allow you to bully me with your hurtful and harmful words. I reject them and will be happy and emotionally whole in this lifetime." Or something to that effect.
Yes, be passive aggressive while throwing your deviancy in your mother's face. That'll help.
Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Sun May-24-09 04:05 PM
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15. hmmm, what is she feeling guilty?
God bless you OP! I am a Gay person, who is Christian by choice - not the other way around. You tell your mom that Jesus Christ's compassion is for all and anybody that stands in the way of judging only what HE is to judge will be held accountable. I would not choose to be anything that so many people cruelly judge - however, in saying that, I am who I am and how I was made and there's no more shame in that than if we we're into liking the opposite gender.
Your mom harbors guilt either for past things she did, or that you're Lesbian and she cannot believe she caused this somehow...
It's her shame. Not yours. You're doing good in being strong!
Be Chrisitan, if you want. Be gay, if you want. Do not claim both when one logically cancels the other. Do not claim christianity and then tell a child to refute it's parent. Do not claim Christianity and pretend that Jesus did not address your recreational activity as a sin.
That's pretty much the whole thread. Rising Phoenix being profoundly ungrateful and the rest of the Gay Brigade cheering her on.