I have a terrible mother.

So after years of mental abuse and on occasion the likely physical abuse that she likes to justify; i've decided that i'm going to cut her off from my life... i don't wish her death but i can no longer stand the crap she put me and my siblings through- realistically she did teach us how to clean and cook- but other than that, she did more harm than good. me being the oldest and younger siblings still under the care of her and my father, my father has always been the kinder parent and the one thats more fit to be a parent- he taught us discipline, respect and to own up to our mistakes. our mother has never did any of that- she may say stuff like "Be good", but she has berated us and called us down more than anything and every time it had no long term affect other than just being plain rude and abusive, first world problems right? Well my conclusion is to forget anything she says or does- she abused me and my siblings and then ill teach my sisters what she cannot. honestly i think of my mother as a disgrace- one who operated under the premises of fear and paranoia. Parents like this aren't worth anyone's time. NOTE: Not the full story but you get the jyst of it.

I kind of understand where you're coming from. My father was a total Dbag from my childhood till freshman year of college. He honestly didn't "grow up" until a few years ago after he won a lawsuit and got some therapy. Some people just need some space and it sounds like you need it. Just get out of their and see what happens.

same same i've decided to cut my father out of my life as well he was nothing more than a sperm donor. my mom did all the work she raised us taught us how to behave was there for us even pushed us to strive for the best. my dad just looked down on us when we were going through a hard time it was my stepdad (a man who owes us literally nothing and could have walked out on us) who stuck with us while my dad called us useless and threatened us. even now as im out of highschool and moving on to college he showed me he doesnt give a shit about any of us even after helping him out in his time of need (when he has never helped us out not even once)

My mother tells the bank tellers at my bank that I look like Frankenstein and I'm a creep. She let's me live alone in her house and gives me money to support my life and schooling, and I love her for that. But I've learned I can only deal with so much of her.

I'm very sorry to hear that. I feel similar, but it's an issue with my aunt. I'm lucky enough to have great parents. Anyway, I hope you can figure out a way to grow from the hardship you've lived through. Can you actually cut her off completely? I hope you are safe and happy, friend.