t's Group Therapy Thursday time sponsored by Paladino's Cicero Pizza!

Dear Ted and Amy,
I’m having a problem with my mom. She is 80 years old and lives about 5 hours away from me. We have had a strained relationship for most of my adult life. She is an intelligent person that has worked in finance for most of her career. I just recently learned that she believes that she has won a sweepstakes prize of $2.5 million. She has given away $73,000 to these people and wants to give them another $30,000 in hopes of getting the 2.5 million. My husband and I have spoken with her several times trying to convince her that she is being scammed and to not give any more money to these people. Her financial advisor has been in contact with me and they want to file a fraud report. I told her we were going to drive to her and help her file a police report and gather the information that her financial advisor needs. She adamantly told me that she did not want our help. She is convinced that she is getting this “prize” money. I had a pretty big blow up on the phone with her because I’m very frustrated that she is allowing herself to be taken advantage of and is refusing our help. I told her that I’m done with her and our relationship and she’s on her own, I’m not bailing her out. Am I being too harsh or is it time for me to stop with this toxic relationship that brings nothing to me but heartache and aggravation?
Signed,
Hands Tied in Homer