she is 67 and i dont want to see her start drinking again..we live together and so im with her alot, but i just dont know what to say,or do.
2007-01-18 14:41:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Just be there for her and do fun things with her.... Spend time with her and love and support her through this very hard and sad time. Do things with her that you know she likes to do. Take her out to dinner and shopping and spoil her rotten. Have a girls day out!
2007-01-18 14:45:39 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She must be going through some tough times right now. She may still be in 'mourning' for her husband. So you need to let her mourn the loss.
There are things you can both do together. Like go and watch a movie, take some walks together, go out to dinner or lunch, do some re-arranging of the house, bake cookies or make a cake, etc....just to get her mind off things. Or go shopping!
Bring her some flowers, I am sure she will appreciate that a lot too. Just spend some time with her, but give her some space too. Just let her know you are there and that you care and love her. (smile)
2007-01-18 22:51:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for her. She's going to want to talk about her husband a lot and will need to rehash things that you already know or heard, but just listen anyway. Try to get her out of the house every few days, even if it's just to go to the grocery store. Help her, but don't take over everything for her. Hold her when she cries and let her know you love her. It will get better with time. If you feel she may be slipping then start going with her to AA meetings. You're a sweet and caring daughter. Good Luck!
2007-01-18 22:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by Kimmi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure you are there when she need you. Try make her go for short walks to the parks, shopping centres or visit friends and relatives.
What she need most is company and people around. If she is left alone, she will be more sad and people do slipped into a depression. Be careful as person who get into a depression is very difficult to come out of it.
Good Luck
2007-01-18 22:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by sonisunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your widowed mother is lucky to have you. I am widowed and a lone. I do allot of volunteer work. It makes my life so much richer and fuller.I also am in my 60's you just keep the faith, and know some day you will be reunited once more with your loved ones.
2007-01-19 00:20:27 · answer #5 · answered by chilly bean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to get her to open up to you, and if she won't, then just be there in case she needs to talk. That is all you can really do, the rest is up to her
2007-01-18 22:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by elcidiv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have her read the bible , or go to the book store and buy her a book on gods promises. if she reads about gods promises i know she will feel better.. i wish you both well
2007-01-18 22:47:08 · answer #7 · answered by D M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for her.
This will take time and time will heal all wounds.
Good Luck
2007-01-18 22:45:51 · answer #8 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
KEEP HER BUSY...AEROBICS CLASSES, DANCE CLASSES, ETC.
2007-01-18 22:45:53 · answer #9 · answered by Samm 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋