CRAZY friend's mom? Help?

Question

Okay, so my friend ashley has been calling me and telling me how her mom was being difficult. I asked her if her mom acted like this a lot, and she said it was the norm.

It's not normal at all.

She tells me how sometimes, when she invites me over, how at the last minute her mom starts crying and saying how ash loves her friends more then her. That's very odd. Then. she tells me how her mom will scream at her for no reason, and make her cry, seeming satisfied afterwards. I slept over, and she was very uptight, She was very awkward and didn't seem to speak or make eye contact with Ashley unless she wanted to point out something wrong. For instance, Ash would be like,I love you, mommy, then her mom would be like, fix your glasses. I felt really bad because she looked upset.

when I went to lunch with them, once, I heard her mom say, don't eat too much. you overeat, and you'll get fat. She just kept repeating it. and when she takes ash shopping, she says, let's get the biggest size. even if it's too big, just to make her feel fat.

I have no idea what's going on,. and I don't want to go over there, 'cuz her mom's judgemental of even ME. helpp?

Answer 1

It's quite obvious that she needs to see a doctor, try and get the message across to her if you can.

Answer 2

her mom is very emotionally abusive, it sounds like she is experiencing mental problems. The best thing you could do is encourage them to have counselling together, they really need to heal this relationship.  

Answer 3

Depending...if you confront the mother about being emotionally abusive she might get worse...maybe try talking to a teacher or a guidance counselor....an adult who you trust, don't try to take on something like that by yourself, your friend needs help but you can't do it, and don't feel guilty for not wanting to go over there, no one should have to put up with that...