My friend's mom is freaky?

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

What you and your friend should do is arrange a date with the mom and talk to her about the situation and how it affects your friend. Just dont sound confrontational. Your friend's mom probably has an issue, or is undergoing depression and needs your help. You also should ask someone very close to Mom to suggest that mom seek professional help.  

Answer 2

Her mother has some serious issues and she needs to get counseling. Nothing you can do about it nor your friend. She's depressed about something and taking it out on her daughter.

Answer 3

sounds like her mother is "bipolar". this is when they switch from having highs and lows. and she is really mean!! what gives her the right to judge and put down anyone. when did god take a break and put her in charge!! it also seems that's the only way her mother can communicate - with nothing but the negative - and that sad. people like that never change and it's going to her your friend. help your friend by staying her friend and letting talk things out with you - because she will always need someone.