Family not happy about Mother Living with us

last year my mom moved in with us. She was living with sibling but they lost their job so they could not afford it. I said that it would be okay for awhile but it has been almost a year and sibling has still not found a job. I have told my mom she should go back to sibling but she said I hurt her feelings and my sibling is saying she cannot afford her. (sibling is single and I think she just does not want to be bothered)
My husband is really stressed and this has caused numerous fights between us. My mother is not bad and spends most of her time in her room but it is still a strain having someone else in the house. I really do not know how to tell her without hurting her. Any ideas. I tried to make it seem like her idea to move out but that did not work. I want my life back I know it sounds selfish but I have a family to take care of, I work alot of hours and now it feels like I have one more person to take care of.
She does not work, drive etc. I spend alot of time in my room so I do not have to talk. She mostly puts down my spouse or daughter. With Love of course (lol) How do I get through without hurting a very sensetive mother?
stressed0099
Asked Feb 16, 2010
Well have you tried getting your mother into a social atmosphere with others her own age? Sometimes seniors are just lonely and need company like most living things. You may find that if she makes friends she might be less around the house and more out and about. Remember she bore you for 9 months and most likely took care of you for 16 years or more while you may have taken up part of her life. It's a double edge sword. If she is interfering, remember, you grew up under her rules, so it's more than fair to set some for her. Berating your spouse and children should be addressed as a part of those rules.
linepainter
Answered Feb 20, 2010

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