There are just certain times in life that you need someone there to hold your hands, give you hugs and just generally be there. I guess very good girl friends can do that, but the intimacy that you share with the opposite sex means it’s easier to relax, speak your mind, and not worry what the other person will think. When you are married your husband provides the invisible support better than any girl friends, just simply by being there, and I guess they also become your best friend. My mother is really feeling the strain because my dad has moved to the countryside. My mum is still doing all the things that she did before, but without my dad everything just seems that much harder. She’s often in the big flat by herself, and she has no one to just talk to. Sure, she has very good girl friends, but you can’t just pick up the phone and spill all your problems out because there isn’t much they can do. I am just really worried about her and I am not the only one. Mum is already way too thin and the stress is just wearing her away. I wish I can be at home to look after her, or have the money to take her away on a nice relaxing holiday. I just can’t stop worrying about her…I know there are other members of the family helping to look after her, but I really want to be there.

Just spoke to my mother…..shit has hit the fan………

maaaaaaaaaaaan...............where can i get hugs and shoulders to cry on........... :_( :_(