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Focus on the parts that directly affect you

My brother died suddenly over two years ago. I can’t imagine my parents’ grief, but my mother doesn’t seem to even be trying to move forward. I don’t expect her to “get over it,” but the real problem is that she fixates. His girlfriend cut us off from his children after he died, and my mom used to drive by the girlfriend’s house regularly; she is incensed to have learned (by seeking the information out) that the girlfriend is dating someone (over a year after my brother passed). She makes comments to me about losing her “only son,” which doesn’t feel great as one of the multiple daughters. My mom is completely lost in her grief and doesn’t even seem to want to learn to move forward in a healthy way. The truth is, I can’t go down the rabbit hole anymore. It’s hurting me, and it’s making me want to withdraw. I have two young children, and sometimes it feels like she treats my son as though he is my brother’s (non-existent) son. There’s obviously more to it—there is always more—but how do I tell my mom that I can’t discuss my brother anymore unless she gets some help with her grief?

Re: Focus on the parts that directly affect you

  • You've got to set some boundaries and stick to them. Mom needs to get some help, but she's not going to do that until she's ready. Your job is to protect your kids and yourself. 
  • banana468banana468 member
    Knottie Warrior 25000 Comments 500 Love Its 5 Answers
    In addition to that, IMO you can have tough love and talk to your mom about getting the therapy she needs.

    Mom will need help to understand that time doesn't stand still and people will move on. But also, she's going to alienate those who care about her if she keeps it up.
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