fmpro Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 My mother is going to jail for six months for a financial crime and I am her 14 year old daughter. It seems in movies or TV shows when a parent goes to jail the kid usually looks miserable and depressed but honestly I am not feeling this way. I actually feel totally normal. In fact I find this situation kind of unique and exciting. First off I want to make it clear I have no problem with my mother at all. Other than this misdeed she was a good mother but she will only be gone for six months, not years and years. I can handle that Also, I am not going to lie I find it funny more than anything. Mom is the now the one in the punishment situation and is the one taking orders from others? That is kind of humorous. I even made some joking comments to her saying maybe you will understand how it feels when you punish me, maybe when you come back things might be different". My mom is not asking for any kind of pity party and it is clear she does not mind being self depreciating about this. my dad I told me right away that my mom got in trouble with the law and now is going to jail for six months. She made some bad decisions and is serving her punishment now. He asks if I would like to visit her when she goes since she would probably appreciate a visit and it could be an educational experience (what does that mean)? it is clear I don't seem to feel like how others might feel about this. I also have no underlying issues with my mother at all. She is also not defending herself or asking for any sympathy or saying she should not serve her punishment so I still have no problem with her Link to post Share on other sites
almond Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 http://www.loveshack.org/forums/familial/family/415359-ok-feel-way-about-my-mother-who-going-jail#post5135862 http://www.loveshack.org/forums/familial/family/409096-should-i-visit-my-mom-jail#post5056892 http://www.loveshack.org/forums/familial/family/433538-ok-feel-way-about-my-incarcerated-mother#post5281852 This is your fourth (almost identical) thread on this topic. If you need to speak about this further, I suggest a professional. Link to post Share on other sites
d0nnivain Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I didn't read through all the other threads I'm assuming you are still posting because you are conflicted. Feelings are feelings. They are neither right nor wrong. Your mother committed a crime & is being punished for it. Rather than thinking that her going to jail is going to cause her to reduce your punishments when she gets out, you need to focus on the idea that actions have consequences. If you do something deserving of punishment you will be punished. If you are still struggling with your feelings talk to both of your parents. Link to post Share on other sites
Kizza Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Clearly you have not grown up enough to understand that parents are human and make mistakes too. You are still a child and have no concept of what is going on and your immaturity handicaps you from supporting or even trying to understand what went on with you Mom. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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