By vegas518 - 01/05/2013 23:13 - United States - Fayetteville

Today, I was lectured by my mother for staying out until 2 am because I went to a gig last night. I was told I was irresponsible and made to feel ashamed. Not only do I live on my own and pay my bills, but I'm almost 30. This is a regular occurrence. FML
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vegas518 7

First of all, I'm a woman... Not a man. So I'm most definitely not a mama's boy. My mom lives near by and she's older. I am the youngest as well. It's easier to say "stand up to her" or "grow some balls" - I've tried that and trust me... It's not worth the fight that happens afterward. Thanks for listening though.

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KareBear7364 5

sigh, parenting... it never ends.

Tell your Mother off. Parents, like children, need boundaries. You are an adult for the love of God!

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I did, they came round, and both sides are happier for it.

rubyliu8420 7

How does she know how late you're out?

YDI for living close enough to your mother for her to be able to tell. You're 30, you should know by now that this was bound to happen.

The FYL here is: you allow yourself to feel ashamed when, at 30 years old, one of your parents barrages you with an irrational and unfounded berating. Sure, she's out of line, but you own your reaction to her rant. By 30 years old, you should have enough sense of self to ignore her. Buck up, buttercup.

Bookie_Chick 2

I'M GOING TO SAY IT AGAIN ... GROW SOME BALLS!!!!

Well you are still her baby and at least she cares and worries about you

tehdarkness 21

Time to cut the cord! Just wean yourself away a bit she will be okay.

Your defense that she's old is irrelevant. You've allowed this to be an acceptable interaction and deserve all you get.

It's continues because you ALLOW it to! It's your fault. You're an adult make your mother back off.

I feel u OP, I'm also the youngest , turning 27 and being absolutely independent and extremely mature with my behavior means shit to them, I'm considering to relocate to a different content! FYL