Labels help people identify themselves or others, rather than go into an in-depth discussion of what they are about. But one has to be careful of them because so much depends on the other persons perception of what the label means to them.
Telling one's mom, though, needs to be thought out, of course. It certainly will take longer to explain to her than it would to most people on this site. Labels may not be appropriate. She may see them all in the same light, which may be bad. If it was me. I would explain what you do, how you feel, and that because there are many labels and perceptions, you felt it appropriate to describe rather than label what it is you do. I would also re-iterate key points that are important to you or may be to her. If she wants a label at some point, just do the best you can do (lots of food for thought in these posts) and be as honest as you can.
