<p>Thanks for all the responses! I am relieved to hear that my reaction to her is normal. I’ll wait a couple days for her to cool off before I tell her about this thread. She is still threatening to not fund my college education, take away art classes, etc. everything that involves me “needing” her. </p>
<p>@stressed</p>
<p>Yes, there is a serious trust issue in my family, stemming from ongoing marriage problems.</p>