If a person is wearing his finest and chairing a large meeting, and his father or mother come and tear his clothes and hit him over the head and spit in his face, he may NOT embarrass them nor cause them pain nor display any anger towards them.
Rather one should remain silent and fear ones Father in Heaven who commanded us to respect and honor ones parents.
However one may demand payment for the damage, and even take them to Bet Din if needed.
One may move away from ones parents - and ask other people to look after them - if one isn't capable of dealing with their emotional state.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 143:2, 16
- Danny Monday, 11 Kislev 5769
Please daven for a complete recovery for Tamar bat Naama - תמר בת נעמה
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