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User Profile: ArtByT2026
ArtByT2026 3 days ago

Hey there,

I’m a 52-year-old woman feeling a bit frustrated with my 75-year-old mom. She spends most of her time playing mobile games and watching *** Reel videos, often neglecting to clean up after herself or do the dishes. This isn’t the first time I’ve noticed this behavior; it reminds me of when I was growing up. I know she’s perfectly capable of taking care of her own mess.

How do I handle this? Or how can I handle this while visiting?

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User Profile: AsherTree
AsherTree 3 days ago

@affectionateCar3034

I feel she should be more vigilant with her chores.

I don't believe it's really your responsibility.  My mother is like that. It is a very frustrating thing to deal with. I empathize with you totally..Thanks for sharing! 🌲

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User Profile: ArtByT2026
ArtByT2026 OP 3 days ago

@AsherTree You're welcome and thanks 🤗. How do you handle your mother when she gets like this? I tend to bottlethe emotionsup, because I don't want say something I would regret. 

User Profile: ArtByT2026
ArtByT2026 OP 3 days ago

@AsherTree You're welcome and thanks 🤗. How do you handle your mother when she gets like this? I tend to bottlethe emotionsup, because I don't want say something I would regret. 

User Profile: ArtByT2026
ArtByT2026 OP 3 days ago

@AsherTree You're welcome and thanks 🤗. How do you handle your mother when she gets like this? I tend to bottlethe emotionsup, because I don't want say something I would regret. 

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User Profile: AsherTree
AsherTree 3 days ago

@affectionateCar3034

You should probably ask another listener.  I would just ask what's the problem?  Why won't you keep the house clean? I failed to make much progress with her but she at least started to do the dishes more often.

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User Profile: highlyintuition1
highlyintuition1 3 days ago

She’s 75 most people no longer have their parents around and miss them everyday! If her playing mobile games ( she’s 75 what else could she be doing) and not cleaning is minor things) enjoy the time you have with her

User Profile: lovelyLion4314
lovelyLion4314 12 hours ago

@ArtByT2026 I am so sorry you are dealing with this. It is totally natural to feel frustrated. Please hang in there, and I hope things get better for you soon