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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP - my mom has cognitive decline and is in assisted living but she has been so “random focused” her entire life. I now look like a complete monster if I complain so this was so cathartic to vent here.

I will go visit her and no kidding, she will talk non stop about her randoms. I’m losing my patience with her and it’s so tempting to interrupt to tell her that I truly don’t want to waste time hearing about her doctor’s office manager’s teenage son’s educational trajectory

She has no hobbies. Will not watch tv. Can’t get her into interesting conversations. Doesn’t read. Entirely self-focused and it all seems like wasted time.[/quote]

She is sharing her life with you.  Why is this worse than discussing TV shows or hobbies?  It sounds like conversations ARE her hobby.  When I talk to my kids, they tell me about co-workers or classmates whom I will never meet.  But if I listen and ask about them next time, it shows that I care about my child because I care about what they care about.  If you want to discuss yourself, tell your mom that you have exciting news to share and change the subject.[/quote]

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