I highly recommend at least a few sessions of family counseling with your mother if she will allow it. A severe issue like this has certainly had an effect on your entire life as well as your mother's life. I would imagine she is in some sort of therapy. Just broach the idea of attending a few sessions either with her in the room or separately so you can discuss the situation with her therapist and go over strategies to support your mother while caring for yourself as well.
Having a family member with this type of problem is extremely challenging, and you must work hard to have good boundaries to protect both of you and your relationship.
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Hi Anonymous
I highly recommend at least a few sessions of family counseling with your mother if she will allow it. A severe issue like this has certainly had an effect on your entire life as well as your mother's life. I would imagine she is in some sort of therapy. Just broach the idea of attending a few sessions either with her in the room or separately so you can discuss the situation with her therapist and go over strategies to support your mother while caring for yourself as well.
Having a family member with this type of problem is extremely challenging, and you must work hard to have good boundaries to protect both of you and your relationship.
Good luck to you and thanks for writing.
September 1, 2010 - 7:10amThis Comment
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