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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Placetodream · 46-50, F

I agree, what your mom is doing would be very similar for so many of us, including not wanting to burden those close to us with often deep hurting thats happening inside of us. Being there for her is really important, support her to mix or find a group in similar circumstances, that will get her going somewhere when they meet to chat about new interests. Those interests, new hobbies, or what ever will pass more different time. Time mostly helps us getting to different places less grief consuming..
Your regular help, and support will make a difference.😊