What can I do about my mom calling me retarded and slow?

[Anonymous]

I was a premature baby (2 months early) and according to my mom, the doctors said that I was perfectly normal. However, my mom and I rarely get along and we always argue, and now, she thinks there's something wrong with me. She calls me #$%$, slow, mentally ill, and she says that I need medication. So, we go to a family therapist, and our therapist said that I didn't need medication, and the only problem with me was that my mom and I have poor communication. But my mom continued to tell the therapist that I'm slow because I was born too early and that I need medication. I don't think there's anything wrong with me, I'm just quiet and sensitive. But my mom thinks otherwise. I don't know what to do. It really hurts having my mom call me those names and believe that there's something wrong with me when there's not. I also talk to another counselor, and she says that my mom is the one with the problems, not me. Whenever I tell my mom that the problem is with the both of us, she always switches the conversation, and say that I'm the problem. I just don't know what to do. I'm 18

[jayb42]

That sounds like a tough spot to be in. Usually childeren cannot change their parents. I'm a little surprised that your mom is so rude to you. Is your dad still in the picture?

Going forward I see 3 possible paths; 1 move out. This means you will need some sort of income though. 2 confront her and say that something along the lines 'I know you think these things, but I no longer want to hear them' 3 ignore the remarks (I know, very very difficult) and just remember what the counselors said, the problem is not you

[Smoketothick]

I'd hate to say this but sounds like your mom is possibly trying to get money for you. Does that sound possible?

[Asker]

Yes. She lost her job a few years ago

[Smoketothick]

Sorry to hear that. I know it's tough.

[Anonymous]

which country is it where they have retarded moms? please tell me so I can avoid even stepping on that shitty land 😂

[Smoketothick]

America, where single mothers are becoming the standard. The truth is nobody wants to raise a child alone. Sadly even at the expense of the child in some cases

[Opinion Owner]

Ok another country to exclude other than mine