How do I stop my controlling mother from moving near me?

DEAR DEIDRE: I MOVED across the country to escape my controlling mother, but now she’s followed me here too.

I’ve done everything in my power to escape her grip, but she will never let go.

I’m a 42-year-old woman and ever since I was a child my mother has been incredibly overbearing. 

Whether it was taking my door off its hinges, rummaging through my stuff or constantly reading my text messages, there were never any boundaries.

When I got married I hoped that she would finally take a step back...