My mom, who is upset that I don't call as often as she'd like and is disturbed by my bisexuality because she thinks I'm liable to cheat on my wife with literally anyone at a moment's notice, is texting me to see why I didn't call her back when I missed a call from her on Sunday. I told her, "I'm very depressed and it's rough."

She answered, "How can I help?" and like, I don't know, I don't think you can, mom. I didn't call back because I needed Sunday to recharge, not spend emotional energy.

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How on earth am I supposed to respond. "I don't think you can help me, mom," just seems like it'll be 1) hurtful and 2) stir up more energy draining frustration on both sides.

@vahnj Maybe I'll jokingly respond with, "Make my kids magically sleep through the night, ha ha." It's not a lie, technically.

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