[LoriD1002]

I've fallen on hard times by being a unemployed, single mother. For the second time in one year I've needed to ask my mil to help me by putting us (my 16 yr old daughter and myself) up for a short time till I get back on my feet. The 1st time lasted 3 months.I was asked to pay a $100 a week and half the electric bill which averaged $5 to 6 hundred dollars a month That was kind of ruff but did it. I also contributed to the groceries. Did much of the home repair and a lot of house work as anyone would do out of appreciation for her opening her home to us. We've been friends for 21 yrs.(off & on) Off, while I was married to her son who she happens to no longer have anything nice to say about and hasn't for several years. I'm trying to maintain a relationship with my ex for the sake of the kids and I happen to still care for him. On the other hand her oldest son, wife and 5 children can do no wrong.We've moved in 3 weeks. Ago. Just like the first time she always talks horrible about my ex and tells me lies about him of what he did while we were married. Some of the things I happen to know are not true. She complains all the time about something she thinks we've done or talks about how in the past we never came around to see her. I love her but I want to like her. She's making it impossible. She's the most negative person I've ever spent time with. Ive tried many times to change the subject many times. To no avail I end up having to listen to her about how she doesn't know my kids cause they don't come around to visit her. Or how ungreatfful my girls are. She makes it impossible for them to want to come see her. They can't stand the negativity either. Ive asked her to stop talking about my ex and the our girls. She can't or won't. I have literally no place to go. I have to stay here. I need to concentrate on things I need to get done about getting my own place but find it impossible by all the nagging. Ive only become more depressed and spiteful. How can I stop this insanity that's effecting my physical and mental health

[tickle]

Okay, one question before we move on, why is the hydro bill five or 600 dollars a month. Is the place heated with electricity ? That is pretty steep.