My mother is a person like this. Until my early 20s I had no self-esteem because of her behaviour and school bullies. I then spent 6 years abroad and now that I live again with my parents, I do not let her affect my mood and my mind. When she screams and continues with not so nice words, I do not listen to her and remember her that it's been 30 years she scolds me. I do not have fear of her anymore, I know who I am. Thank you for your article!