Dear Eric: My mother has been a loving supportive mom all our lives. She became a widow with three young children at a young age and had no job skills. She struggled greatly raising us. My sister achieved financial success as an adult and sought to help our mom financially in myriad ways.

Unfortunately, my mom was irresponsible and even duplicitous about money many times over the years. She once cashed a check that was intended for my sister’s living expenses while in college. She took advantage of credit cards made available for her use by my sister, maxing them out. She accepted loans that she never repaid. She would often borrow from one person to pay another. She often would tell white lies to cover her tracks regarding the money issues.

My sister sees my mother as a narcissist who p

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