Boundaries with Controlling Mom - HELP!

Joanna

Hi ladies!

I’ve been separated from my mom off and on for years. She was verbally abusing growing up and every decision I ever made she tried to counter with her own idea to gain control. I’ve gone to years of therapy and read countless books on boundaries but it doesn’t seem to help. We’ve met with pastors and they’ve all taken her side because she is very manipulative. I’m in ministry and I see right through this and believe it’s actually a demonic spirit behind her actions. She refuses to get deliverance or believe she needs to change.

I have felt crazy for years and have certainly almost daily searched myself to see how I can change to get along better with her. Many people have recommended I just have to set the record straight and put up boundaries but she won’t respect any boundaries which is why I keep going no contact. It’s super painful and feels so broken but don’t know what to do. I have written letters and emails in the past and none of them have made a difference. At the point, it’s only God who can change her.

Has anyone ever dealt with this and have a cool story about transformation in their relationship? Could be a husband too!