Congratulations Krissy, for making the break. I agree, your mom sounds very passive agressive, she sounds exactly like my own mom. What is it with parents who think that their children should always base their life decisions on how it will affect their parents reputations? Can they really believe that this is a valid decision making point of reference?? How ridiculous.
All the best, and like the others, I join you in the group hug!
Gretchen