How to go on after the loss of your mother?
After a certain time, you should be ready to move on with your life and “get over it.” But you will never get over it. The pain will lessen, and the moments of intense grief will be farther apart, but how can you ever get over losing your mother? Allow yourself to feel just the way you feel.
What happens if a man treats his mom like that?
When I broke that relationship off, my mom and I whispered what we both had long known to be true: “If he treats his mom like that, how will he treat other women?” The answer: Terribly.
What was going on with Pat’s Mother at the nursing home?
After we picked up the rental car and finally reached the nursing home where she was staying, Pat briefed me on what exactly was going on with his mother. Her health had severely deteriorated, and she was in the final stages of Alzheimer’s.
What did Pat do to make his mother happy?
Pat didn’t just love his mother; he did everything possible to make her feel comfortable, safe, heard, and happy. When we headed out during lunchtime to go pick up a few of her favorite things — flowers, foods, and little comforts — I realized that I was holding his hand in a different way than I had before. I felt a new sense of security.
When did my mother leave me the House?
Three years ago, my mother died suddenly, and I inherited her home and all its contents. The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance.
What did my brother do after mom died?
The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance. I waited to breathe until probate was over.
How did my mom help me with my clutter?
My mom helped me patch the blanket with squares cut from the old T-shirts. They’d only been sitting in a drawer anyway… so 99% of the “shirt material” hit the trash can, and I have one (useful) thing that helps me remember not only my dad, but tons of great times from the past.
What did my mother do with her money?
My mother had used her money to make her home safer and more accessible: new stairs, railings, a new bathroom. She bought herself a Prius and spent money on trips that she took me on. (I am a widow, and I lived two miles away.) I encouraged her, telling her that was her money, and she had worked hard for it!
