Mom is doing well. My brother and I talk about how best to ease mom into switching to an assisted living facility. Thank God dad prepared for this! $$$

BUT, I find the best way to talk/communicate/be with mom is to just enjoy her and introduce NO pressure about moving or the fact that she did NOT walk on the moon. Still saddens me but, as the employees of the assisted living place say “who am I to say she DIDN’T walk on the moon? What’s the harm in talking about it for a half a minute or so?

So, to answer your question, mom is good. (And good weather helps)

CBD - yes, I have used it for anxiety. I also made “Rick Simpson oil” aka Phoenix Tears for dad when he was alive. (And I tried it before giving it to him!). That was fun as I have never smoked pot before. But yes, I see why people do it! CBD definitely helps me with physical pain and also immediately curbs anxiety. But since meditation works very well, I prefer that.

Like a dummy, when my dad passed away (during my Effexor ween) I completely upended my life and moved! (Not entirely uncommon - but it’s hard). I count my blessing everyday and here lately, this anxiety and depression remind me of having these same feelings in the past - and that I got through them. Because I was determined.

And I never ever stopped seeking help or gave up!

Hence, this fabulous forum!

-BUBS