wooo hoo. You go girlfriend. I know it had to be hard for you to speak to your Mom so boldly, but I am SO PROUD of you. You stood up for yourself against your biggest critic. Maybe she will think twice now before being so critical of you. Reading your post brought a smile to my face. Now, believe me, I truly believe in respect for our parents, but it took you doing what you did to stand up for yourself. Hold your head high, my friend!!!!! Big hugs, as always, Sandy