I'm a 14 yr. old girl. My Mom is going to college for a 2nd time. She's just had her heart broken. She's drawing from her life savings, so this is her last chance for school. The problem is, she is so hurt, she can't sleep or study. She drinks more than she used to. She won't talk to me about it much (I thinks she thinks I won't understand).
Additional info, added Sunday June 19 2005, 11:42 pm: Shake- To clarify, I am asking WHAT I SHOULD DO!. Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Families? Belladonna answered Monday June 20 2005, 7:19 am: Well, perhaps you should encourage her to talk to a trusted adult (or alternatively, let one of them know) I'm not saying you don't understand - but right now it seems she needs someone her own age to talk to. Although, you could try and get her mind off things for a bit.. break-ups are difficult for everyone, but the most important thing to do is keep your mind occupied on other things. So, why not take her out to see a movie or shopping or something? I'm sure she'd enjoy that, and it'd give you two a bit of time to bond.
karenR answered Monday June 20 2005, 1:35 am: If she won't talk to you then maybe you could have a grandparent or aunt talk to her. Someone like that. Or maybe she has a best girlfriend she can talk to? Hope so. :) [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
DorkyKerBear answered Sunday June 19 2005, 11:51 pm: Aww, first off, I am sorry for whatever your mom is going through. :(
I would say that there isn't much that you can do. Her heart has to heal, it's not easy.
I would say, don't try to make her tell you anything, just let her know that you are there for her if/when she needs you.
If it gets too bad, sit her down and TRY to talk to her and tell her that you are worried about her and her well-being.I hope everything works out for you sweetie. <3
Razhie answered Sunday June 19 2005, 11:20 pm: Your mom sounds like she is having a really tough time right now and doesn't want to burden you with her problems.
Have you told your mom you are worried about her not sleeping, studying and her drinking? I think it's something you should talk about very gently and lovingly because it will be very difficult for her to hear but knowing how much you care about her and her happiness will help her through this alot.
Sick by her and give her all the love you can and she will pull through. Broken hearts are hard to mend but it sounds like your mom has a ton going for her in life and she will remember that soon. [ Razhie's advice column | Ask Razhie A Question ]
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