Finances have been beyond a mess. My illness has me convinced that I can not work a real job, that last time I tried to go back to work, health problems were exacerbated and I wound up in the hospital. My mother is always on my case about my finances. A few weeks ago she didn't lecture, she just reminded me of my "old life" and how I could go shopping whenever I wanted. I could travel. Basically with no limitations and that is what she wants for me.
This felt caring rather than controlling, for once.