How do you deal with a parent again?

There is a time and a season for everything, perhaps this is the season for you to listen to your mother, to what she has to say to you. And relay on the wisdom that she gave you in the past. I am not sure if it is a phase or not, but I believe you need to listen more than talk and then you can see what is wrong, or what needs to be done. Good luck.

What a sad sad story and very depressing thoughts. I am so sorry to hear about your father passing away. You do not say how old you are or how old your mother is?? And your heading 'How do you deal with a parent again' Does this mean you have been away from home for awhile and just moved back in with your Mum? I know that sometimes as a mum that I do not listen to my teenage son, I find I have a really busy lifestyle nowadays but if He seriously wants to talk to me about something, he demands my attention and then makes sure I am listening. Once he even dragged me across to the kitchen table and made me sit down to listen. I don't think we go through phases as such, our bodies and mind do deteriorate as we are growing older. Has your mother got other company in her life now that your dad has gone? Your mind need stimulation, what does she do for mental and physical exercise? If you have a family doctor, I would be having a little chat to see if you should be worried about your mothers behavior, just to put your mind at rest. Her behavior may also be related still to the grieving process, if your father has not long passed. Get a bit more involved in your mum's life and make sure she is keeping herself occupied with activities and friends. You sound very loving and caring and I hope my son is around to help me in my aging years. God Bless