u/FantasticSource000

I’m unmarried and was laid off a couple months back. My mother decided to have a mental breakdown because of this on my birthday. I’m the reason she has heartburn. I’m the reason for all problems. My “rishta” is not happening because the problem is with me. I’m not allowed to plan travel and vacation because “rishta kabhi bhi tay ho sakta hai”. I’m not allowed to express any kind of negative emotions such as anger and frustration with her behaviour. She wants open communication, but the when I do it, she begins gaslighting me. I feel like I’m stuck in an impossible situation. Apparently my birthday is just another day.