Is it normal to feel like she doesn't want me to win?

I don't even know where to start *deep breath* Disclaimer: read from bottom to top. I promise it all ties in together.

I expressed interest in the entertainment industry and I made it really close to getting on some really fun shows on huge networks.. My mom always thought it was a scam and never was excited for me when I would get callbacks. I actually stopped mentioning anything about it to her because she was always real monotone. I would be so excited to get those phone calls from LA& NYC and she always brought me down. I made it a point NOT to tell her unless it was about me flying out or something. She was always moaning about I need a job but the funny thing is... 3 months after graduation I had one.( I graduated in 2012) I made more than her. My check was bigger than hers and she's been working for years. The first week of the new job she called me and went off. I was being yelled at and she said this" You need to contribute something to the house you have been graduated for 3 months you need to contribute !" Blah blah blah. Keep in mind that as soon as I got the job I planned to give her money. I then got a phone call from her soon after the initial one where she went off. This call was an apology or whatever and I explained that I already planned to give her some money. (Note that she is manic depressive but doesn't know it)

Okay back to the hollywood thing... I really have been making alot of progress in the entertainment industry. My mom STILL isn't happy about it. I apply at regular jobs(per her request) like Fred Meyer,Target,Walmart and she STILL is complaining. Then ask's me if I applied at so and so and I tell her I already did. I never got hired and she acts like I can magically make these people hire me. I can't do that. I'm also not going to keep applying at places that have no intention of hiring me.

Meanwhile, I book a commercial and something came up so I didn't get to shoot. At least not on that day.... I got paid anyway and I told my mom I was still getting paid despite everything. Was she encouraging? NO. I told her that I would give her x amount when the check got here. When I told her that she disregarded what I said and acted like it was not going to happen. When she realized the money was actually on it's way from California to where I live... She was all for it! Asking me if I would still give her the amount and things like that. It pisses me off because she is not supportive yet wanted to benefit from my hard work. Alot goes into a commercial beyond actually filming it.

Also, she never even attempted to get me in drivers ed. While I have been behind the wheel and things it still sucks to not have yoir license at 20. I get that it's like 500 bucks but she could have set aside 50,60 bucks every four months and it would have been taken care of. I know how much she made and how much rent was at the time. It's like she wants to keep me on lockdown and makes it so I can only depend on her.

I feel like she is miserable and wants to me to be miserable with her. She even said that I needed to pay her 400 a month in rent. Since her student loans caught up with her and they ended up taking 300$ out of her paycheck every month. Those aren't my loans so why do I need to cover that loss. ????

I'm joining the military and as soon as I said to her what branch it was that I picked.... Her response was "well isn't the air force better?" I cannot, FOR THE LIFE OF ME GET WHY SHE DOESN'T WANT TO SEE ME DO GOOD. IT'S NEVER GOOD ENOUGH..
Is this normal?. Any of it? let me know y'all.

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Comments ( 6 )
  • RoseIsabella

    She sounds like a rabid codependent to me. Does she ever abuse drugs or alcohol? I think you're doing the smart thing by joining the military and getting out on your own. She's the parent and you're the child, so in my humble opinion she ought to be the one helping you with things like driver's education and even a first car and college tuition.

    Was she a single parent? She seems awfully more entitled than the average parent in my humble opinion. I imagine sadly that some single mother's might resent their children to a certain degree.

    I wish you all the best in your quest for freedom.

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    • albianthony

      First of all, THANK YOU :) I honestly appreciate it. Nobody has said something encouraging and nice but you.. You r my favorite for that.

      Nope,.she hasn't had a drink ever. No drugs etc.
      Yeah I really can't wait to go :) everyday is something new. It goes good then she does something or says something stupid.

      Yup! Single parent and it's like uhh i didn't birth myself..... Can't expect THAT much from me.

      She made zerooooo effort to even make sure I could get a license. It's like I was kept on lock and key and now I am paying for it.

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  • you sound like u have lots of initiative. your mother appears very insecure i dont think you should change your actions to cater to her. she will have to change for you...or suffer, thats just how it is..you owe yourself the best life possible....good luck

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    • albianthony

      Thank you Splashy .. It's a tough subject. It's just that enough is enough and I won't allow the nonsense to continue.

      Leaving is going to be the best thing ever.

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  • Quiet_Lighthouse

    This sounds like one of those rare occasions when Dr. Phil would do more help than harm, lol. Intervention, anyone?

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    • albianthony

      Uhh he is a qwack lol

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