Q: My mom is going out of town for 9 days and I don’t like it. I’m nervous and I’m going to miss her. How do I cope?
A: The first thing is to remember that everyone deserves a break, and even though you aren’t happy about it, you still want to make sure that your mom has a great trip and is able to enjoy herself. Find someone who is not your mom if you need to vent about the trip. You don’t want to make her feel guilty. As for coping while she’s gone, make sure you have plenty of activities scheduled to keep your mind off of it. Think of some extra fun things to do with a friend or your dad. Have a movie night with popcorn or a game night. Go out to a restaurant or go bowling. You could even go to the zoo. Take pictures of the fun things you’re doing so that you can show them to your mom when she gets home.
Q. My dad recently had a health scare when we were at church. It was scary, but I had help thankfully. We even had some medical professionals who stayed with him until the paramedics arrived. What do I do if it happens again or some other emergency?
A. You already did the best thing by alerting others nearby and finding the best people to help. Staying calm is also important. This helps you think more clearly. The unexpected can always happen, and it’s actually lucky that you weren’t alone. You can be prepared by having your phone and even a first aid with you when you’re out. And now that it has happened once, you know you handle it in the future.
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