I need some child/adult relationship advice. Me and my mother.

My mom lost her husband, my step dad, in April. She is currently still living in the house he died in and hasn’t really tried to do anything besides helping my grandparents and babysitting my nephew. How can I help her? How can I help her find something to do without making it seem like she has to do it.

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HappyCamper74 · M

The grieving process is different for everyone. Some people bounce right back and can push forward. Others throw themselves into activities to occupy their time to keep their minds off for their troubles. Some like to be surrounded by their loved ones belongings and even smells of their former partner.
She may be the latter. She needs tto heal at her own pace and what's comfortable to her. I know u do not understand her not being able to move on as quickly, but she just needs to find herself and way to adjust.
Be patient with her. Offer her opportunities to leave the house with u to do some things. Give her ur love and attention to help take her mind off of reality for a while.