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moved in with my parents to save money to buy my own place for me and my daughter. at first when i moved in my parents didnt want me to pay for anything but i volunteered to pay the cable bill as i needed disney & nickelodeon added for my daughter so at first my mom said well just pay the cost of the extended cable which would be like $35 but i said no i would pay the whole thing which included the phone and the internet. well its been about 5 months and im not being able to save as much as i would like daycare is raping me, i owe the irs money now, both of my students loans which were in deferrment are now active for repayment and i need work done on my car. so i went to her and told her i needed to take her up on the original offer.so she gets a complete attitude with me and ask why my moneys so tight all of a sudden. i know her attitude has changed because me and my daughters father who happens to be a different race are reconciling and she cant stand him but her little smart ass commments are making me want to take her outside im sooo stressed i cant stand to go home after work im seriously close to snapping. i dont want to rent anymore but i just might have to
Are you sure we aren't related because your mom sounds exactly like mine its so uncanny LOL! I hate when my mom says snipey things to me too.
My best advice is to try to have a meeting of the minds with your mom about the bills and also try to develop a move out date so have you have something positive on your calendar to look forward too (in addition to spending time with your DD--dear daughter)
Also, if you need a weekend escape for you and DD you can also check to see if there are any free or discount programs in your area like at the Y, library nature center, or even the museum or children's theater Since its almost summer time many cultural organizations have either free or discount programs. In my area some summer reading programs can keep you out the house for a couple hours.
Good Luck! Hope things look up for you soon! :)
Your income would presumably be your job and the child maintenance from your daughter's father.
If your mum could see that you are accounting for the money that is coming in - then she may be a bit more amenable.
Worth a try?