<p>“Point being, cutting my ties with her, would mean cutting my ties with everyone in my small church who are all like family to me, and most of my friends.” Or maybe you could tell them what happened yourself. You aren’t 8 years old anymore. I wouldn’t assume that your friends are going to turn against you because you have had problems with your mother. Are they also going to college? You can stay in touch with them and mom will be out of the picture.</p>