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Your Mom was off base.

If you and your brother were working on painting a room, you cannot just stop and hand clothes out on the line because you would have to first wash thoroughly so you don't get the paint on the clothes and secondly, wash out your brushes, too because they would be stiff and useless when you returned to finish the job!

You should have told your Mom that you would hang the clothes as soon as you finished the painting job.  She was VERY WRONG to yell at you when you were in the middle of a job that requires clean up before going to do anything else.

Explain this to her....obviously, she has never had to paint a room by herself before.

Propionate? What does a form of salt have to do with anything?

It would be wise to apologize and do your best to help your mother. Because then she will be kind and pay your fees. She might be wrong, but it doesn't matter because she has the money. Work hard and move out when you can.

I think she overreacted but you can't tell your mom to f*ck off. I get it that it's disrespectful she cussed at you but you reacting the same way back makes you look bad. Stand up for yourself but next time don't cuss at her. Let her look like the @sshole. You can also get a student loan if she won't pay for your fees.

I agree with Calvin! 

What to do is recognize that being under quarantine is stressful for all of us, your mother included. Very few people are at their bests right now.

Do you have somewhere else you can go?  People react differently under stress, and it sounds like your mom is not her self.  It will be better if you can escape, if not, you may have to pretend to agree with her.  Apologize for your behavior and accept the occasional rant. If she strikes you call the police. 

maybe you should move out

What is propionate?  Curse at your mother and, yes, she probably will be angry.  I paid my OWN college fees.  I didn't rely on Mommy.

Let's see -  you NEVER shout back and never get angry but you told her to f*ck off?  That sounds like shouting and anger to me.

You're in college?  "Wouldn't have got angry"  "Propionate"  No punctuation.  I wouldn't pay your college fees either, figuring it was a waste of money.

You apologize and beg for her forgiveness. You don't explain why you shouted back, that isn't important and comes off as an excuse why you would be allowed to be disrespectful in the future if circumstances repeated themselves. You own up to your sin and take responsibility for your mistake. At least that is what an adult would do.

Sometimes anger builds up inside and you eventually let it out.    Just apologize.   

You need to have a sit down talk with mom and let her know that her screaming, shouting and cursing at you all is abuse.   And, it might be a good time for you all to get some counseling.   And, if no one else gets counseling at least get it for yourself. 

 If you mom has some "issues", then I totally understand. She may not understand everything she does.  Only those in your circumstances will understand.  I do.   See if you can have a "sit down" meeting with her in a calm way.  And, or if a friend or someone else can help with that meeting like a religious organization or a counselor.     Let her know your doing your best.  She does not need to get angry.    You are the real hero.   I thank you for all your patience with your mom.  I personally know that is not fair or easy.   Just hang in there.