There is nothing wrong with you. Mothers (and all abusers) take out their issues and frustrations on others, but they never feel any better about themselves, and so the cycle never ends. My mother was physically and verbally abusive, so I did a lot of research (The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans saved my life) Lots of people don't want to admit or talk about their abusive mothers. Occasionally you will find someone in your situation who is willing to talk about their abusive parent(s).......There are plenty of abusive mothers out there. Don't take on the blame and shame of someone else's abuse, xo