Think about what dinno said. I think he is right. Make sure what you yourself really like, and want to do for certain years in the future, not even the rest of your life. My mom is kinda of like your mom. But she is from another generation. She has strong desire to succeed, but that does not guarantee that she is right, and you or she will succeed if you follow what she told you to do. So use your own brain, and do the right thing. She needs a life for herself, and definately a place for herself. So I don't think you should use her money and leave her without a place to live. There is no reason to worry just because you are turning 24. You are very very young. A lot of people here in the US are much older, but are still exploring life. There are plenty of unhappy things in everyone's life, but life goes on, so why not try to accept them and be happy? For a period of time long time ago, I was like you, but I learned and I know how to make myself happy now. Look at the bright side, and you will get over this. Difficulty is just temperary, and don't let it blind yourself. Good Luck!