Don’t know what to do. Help
My mum has mental health problems and in denial about it so refuses professional help. She has never liked my friends growing up and especially not my partner. My partner and I have had a rough patch and he temporarily moved out. I mentioned to my mum we will be moving house and he will be moving back in. Her mood has instantly changed and is now saying he abused her when we all lived together 4 years ago. She has never lied about something this serious. My partner is definitely not a violent person. But why would she lie about this. I haven’t mentioned this to my partner but I’m so stuck on what to do and what to believe.
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What a difficult situation for you 😢 firstly, I hope your mum eventually gets the help she needs.
Has your mum benefited from your partner moving out? For example, getting more time with you or your child or more attention from you? It could be her way of trying to keep you apart so she can have more of your time or attention. I'd be wondering why she didn't mention it when he moved out, and she is only mentioning now.
Could you maybe see if she is OK to discuss what exactly happened? And then maybe ask her another time and see if her story matches? Maybe just remind her how serious her accusations are and how they will affect not just her, but you and your child.
I hope you get sorted ♥️ personally, I would also keep it from my partner until I knew more. X
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