Alexa, I'm new to the forum too as of this a.m. When I read your post your mom sounds just like my mom and my daughter in law - to a T. I was astounded. I don't know what to think. We've lived in our situation for 13 years now and it's been horrendous.

I'm amazed that 1 person can hold so much power over so many people. And appauled by it too. I don't know what to do - my in law controls the kids and everybody. I'm ready to move several states away to get away from her but I am really concerned about my son. If I leave then he has no support at all. I want him to leave her but he doesn't seem to be able to.

She also tells the most absurd lies and most people believe her. She is proficient in getting people to believe her - I'm always amazed that people are so gullible.

She tells people terrible things about my son, about me, about the kids, she turns everybody against each other. I personally don't understand why they are allowed to live - they are so destructive and horrible.

Good luck in your situation. I don't even know what to tell people in situations like ours. I'm thankful for this site I found tonight though. At least now I feel like I have a place to come to so I don't feel so alone and isolated anymore.