Posted by adamapple76 at pool-141-157-119-29.balt.east.verizon.net on November 13, 2002 at 16:38:36:
In Reply to: OT - Crisis Intervention and Mothers posted by MichelleInMichigan on November 13, 2002 at 16:29:21:
if your mother has to move in with you, you need to establish ground rules and space, and make her understand its your house, and your rules and just because she is mom, she will not change that.
Also, understand, if she is coming to you, she is on some level wanting or needing something. Whether its to be with you or just not be alone, or whether its a financial issue, so saying no is a big decision.
Above all, you're suggestion that you "stop whining" is a good one, but only because you need to open a dialogue with her, and if you do have her move in, talk honestly and openly about why she is coming to stay there, and what both of you expect from the other.
Adan