Vanessa, I thought I had a lousy mother but she was an angel compared with yours. I would like to think that now there wasn't any mothers like yours but alas we read similar stories and one despairs each time we read of them. My mother was a bad tempered person , found fault with everyone and thing, I always say I think I loved her but I never did like her. I am proud of the relationship I have with my children and grandchildren and realise that I am so lucky to have their love and nagging. That was a very sad story to read on mothering Sunday. Love Jenny