My mother has been through so much, especially right before her divorce with my father. Her life hasn’t been the same since and she is still struggling (financially, emotionally). She’s an amazing woman and it kills me, literally kills me that she’s hurting. There’s absolutely nothing I can do to make her better but be there for her. I don’t know how to not let this sense of dread and sadness overwhelm me. She’s my mother. Has anyone been through something similar? Thanks ❤️

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Mother here. What you and ACN2 are doing is the best thing for us, moms.

Reach out - even if it’s a silly text or picture. Share your life stories with us. Knowing you’re thinking of us is all that we need. Come visit when you’re able. Tell us you love us.

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Going through this now and have been going through it for the last 25 years

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Going through this last 5 years

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My mom right now. She just had to sell our childhood home and living in a condo she likes but it’s not the same, she’s in the middle of divorcing my dad, and she’s working a super hectic job. She is such a strong woman and I want to help her but I’m still trying to get settled myself. I try to see her once a month for lunch but idk what else to do.

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