I feel as if my mom is taking my child away from me

@kquiming (2997)
Philippines
March 8, 2010 4:46am CST
So she does all the responsibilities most of the time like feeing the kid, sending him to school, buying him stuff (financially I'm not very independent) - I get it, she loves him so much, but sometimes I feel a little out of place or out of the picture , being the biological parent I know my duties and responsibilities and I appreciate it that mom wants to take over too, but I think there's should be a line she should not cross because it does nothing good but hurt my feelings and my ego.
3 responses
• India
12 Mar 10
hello friend, i think you should not feel hurt, every grand mother takes care of the grandkids, if they live together, she is definitely sharing your responsibility, you can talk to her freely thanks for sharing this here bhuwan
@kquiming (2997)
• Philippines
18 Mar 10
I guess I shouldn't be hurt but I am. It's not easy talking about it with her she's not very open about the topic, but I appreciate it that she's sharing my responsibility and I have to say I'm thankful for some of the things she does.
@Niah1976 (739)
• Paranaque, Philippines
8 Mar 10
Hi there! YOu know, grandparents love their grandsons/daughters more that they love their own kids. So maybe, she is just to fond and enjoys taking care of your kid. Maybe she doesn't know that it hurts you.
@kquiming (2997)
• Philippines
18 Mar 10
Maybe she does maybe she doesn't. But it's difficult to get her to talk about it... thanks for the response!
@wishuluck (233)
• Lithuania
8 Mar 10
Hello kquiming :) I think it's important for you to speak to your mother and explain her the situation. It's not only your ego you must worry about. Your kid, even knowing who his mother really is may become much closer to you mother then you. Although you are not very independent as you say, you should be the one raising your kid. take more responsabilities yourself, ask your mother for help only when needed but before that explain her, that it's not only important for you, but for your kid as well.
@kquiming (2997)
• Philippines
18 Mar 10
You're right...if only I knew how to approach her. She's not very open to the topic you know and even before I could start it off, she would start blabbing and crying, as if she's trying to make me feel guilty for making her feel bad about it.