Dad gone, Mom lost

[LibraGirl123]

Originally Posted by harry chickpea

This is one situation where the rule of "wait a year before doing anything major" does NOT hold. If what you say is correct, owning the house is a cancer on her funds. The fact that it has already been several months means that this isn't a rash decision, but a pragmatic one. Sometimes we have to do what we have to do even when dealing with other issues.

I've been widowed myself, and I totally believe in the wisdom of "waiting a year". HOWEVER, I agree with Harry...in this instance, something needs to be done sooner rather than later, due to your Mom's difficult financial situation.

Good luck. Your Mom is lucky to have such a caring family.

[Clarallel]

First of all, no guilt! It sounds like you behaved very well. Consider yourself lucky that she wants to move.

Does she not have either friends there, or adult relatives her own age who can come visit? Either would both help her, and relieve your burden a bit.