You know, my mom was talking to me yesterday and I swear it was this exact topic. She turned 50 last October, and was all, "Weeee...50!!!" at first, but the last few weeks she's found herself in a slump. My brother's leaving for college, which only leaves 2 "kids" at home full-time. My dad's working weird hours, and when he's not working he's waging his never ending battle with drinking too much (and lately he's been losing that battle more than winning.) I think she's just found herself at a kind of crossroads in her life, where she's not needed as a full-time mother/caretaker and it's messing with her sense of self.
I have no advice - I mean, what words of wisdom could I offer anyone? LOL I just thought it was interesting that your post echoed her thoughts almost exactly. I don't want her poking into LJ (not because she'd be weirded out over the gay porn or anything, just because she would totally take over the joint and I'd have to run away...) but I did tell her that I'd read someone's blog entry about the same thing, so at least she's not alone.
I hope I look half as good as you both when I'm your age! And I hope I'm even a fraction as feisty and cool as you both!
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8/26/07 06:06 am (UTC)I have no advice - I mean, what words of wisdom could I offer anyone? LOL I just thought it was interesting that your post echoed her thoughts almost exactly. I don't want her poking into LJ (not because she'd be weirded out over the gay porn or anything, just because she would totally take over the joint and I'd have to run away...) but I did tell her that I'd read someone's blog entry about the same thing, so at least she's not alone.
I hope I look half as good as you both when I'm your age! And I hope I'm even a fraction as feisty and cool as you both!