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#41 My Mom Has Been Getting Into Crochet And She Put Some Leaves On My Headphones

These photos appear to paint a picture of a healthy relationship between mothers and their adult children. But of course, this isn’t always the case. Some deal with a contentious dynamic with their grown-up sons and daughters, whether due to substance abuse or mental illness. And that can be a difficult environment.
Judith Smith, a professor, researcher, and author of the book Difficult: Mothering Challenging Adult Children Through Conflict and Change, spoke with Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service and gave some tips for handling such a situation.
First, she advises acknowledging the problem, which many mothers fail to do. “You have to allow yourself to recognize that you are uncomfortable with your adult child’s behavior. You have to let yourself ‘see,’” Smith said.
#44 In 1998, I Begged My Mom To Buy Me JNCO Jeans. She Agreed, But Only On The Condition We Do A Photoshoot To Prove To My Future Self How Stupid I Looked. Look Who's Laughing Now, Mom

#45 So My Mom (67) And My Nephew (12) Can't Spend Time With Each Other Because Of The Pandemic. So Today Mom Grabbed A Mask And Headed Over For Some Fun And Games Through The Door

#47 My Mom And I Go On Holiday Every Year For A Week. She's 77, And Most Times We Walk Or Hike On At Least Alternate Days. Today, Mid-Coastal Hike, I Spotted Her Badge

#50 My Mother Always Made My Birthdays Super Special So I’m Trying To Do The Same For My Daughter In Her Honor









