Just wondering, was this a family heirloom ring, or something else where your Mom thought she should have some control over it?
It was actually my W's great grandmother's ring. Very unique, not worth much $$$, but a LOT of sentimental value for my W. Which made it all the worse.
Needless to say, I don't have a R with my mom and havent for several years due to this and her inability to apologize for it. She, I believe, is bipolar, and says she doesn't remember doing it, but, if she did, she is sorry for the hurt she caused.
You are right to key in on the control aspect. For my mom, it was all about control.
