Can I take a turn at venting? (long!)

[Rajah]

Originally posted by RUDisney
She could be depressed and anxious and is reacting out because of this. The fact that her kids ran away in fear when she started yelling concerns me.

I wonder the same thing. If this is a normal occurance, something needs to be done. And the way that she reacted when you brought up that she didn't help with your dad makes me think some feelings of guilt are involved, too.