Breaking ties with a dysfunctional relationship

The last three time i have seen my 'Mother figure' I have left upset with a barage of hurtful words. For example 'I have listened to your s@it long enough, you will sit and listen to mine. She then went on to ask me if her problems make me feel better because everyone has sh@t. That's a mere example.

Anyway!!! my therapist is great and I feel that I am slowing getting better and can actually think about the future and although the idea of beer and self harm can raise its head, I (for now) don't mind waking up. My therapist gets quite adamant when we talk about the 'mother figure' and is helping me work out a plan to cut all ties. Easier said than done but I can now see how much damage she is causing me and that I can't take it. Some days are harder than others for strength to not answer her calls (as she is most likely needing me to do something) and to step back from a family I have known for 15 years.

I have finally got the courage to do some relief work which in turn will ease the financial burden of the next semester of uni. This week I haven't had a sip of beer or any self harm. Next week who knows!!!