1. How to Deal with an
Over Bearing
Mother

3. 1. She has her reasons

6. 2. Work on setting
boundaries

8. !

9. 3. Practice this phrase:
“I love you but…”

11. How’s the Weather? [hous] [stressed thee; unstressed before a consonant thuh] [weth-er]
phrase
A phrase used by teenage girls to secretly inform each other that their tops are too low.
girl 1: Hey Claire, how’s the weather?
girl 2: Crap, its fine now I think

12. 4. Consider writing
a letter

14. 5. Thank your mother
for the suggestions

16. 6. Strive to seek
self approval

20. 7. Opt for caller ID

22. 8. Try to call her back
within a day

25. 9. Be appreciative

27. 10.Refrain from guilt

29. ! Ignore the gnawing suspicion that your mother is trying to live her life through you.
Even if she is, the urge to control is her baggage, not yours.
! If your mother persists in knocking down your boundaries, consider seeking family
therapy. The relationship may improve in more ways than one.