Happy birthday, it is my sons' today july26. and if you are anything like him I know that u are a beautiful person.
Good luck with your Mother. I really feel that if you share your feelings with her, and actually invite her to be involved in your family, that all will be improved
This may not be exactly as you would wish, but any attempt by your Mum to be closer is a win......don't u think?
Maybe your Mum has issues that she needs to deal with, and will appreciate the chance to begin again.
if u are in need of a Mum at anytime to talk to, I would like to issue an invitation to borrow me from my children.......and belileve me they won't mind in the least as they are very used to their friends turning to me as a mother surrogate.
Extra special ~~Blessings~~ to you barbie-up