i know there was another girl on the board who had a mom like mine (insane!) but it's been so long since we posted about it, i forgot who it was? i kind of need to talk. to someone that understands. that probably sounds weird, but it's getting worse with my mom. so if you are out there, here's my email
alexluvstx at yahoo dot com

Re: who was the only child with a screwed up relationship with your mom?
My mom and I's relationship is great now (actually it's probably the best it's ever been) but right after my dad passed away and after I got married I had a REALLY rough time with her. Once my son was out and she held him, she's pretty much been an angel since then. There have been a few rough patches, but not between *us*, just difficult things we've each had to deal with. And now this stuff with my brother has her really anxious and scared.
If you ever want to chat about it, you're more than welcome to email me. baylorgirl 80 at g mail
(hugs)
Which book? I read a few too!