Is what my Mom chooses in her life any of my concern? She is not old at all, only 73, but her Mother used to live with her and recently passed, leaving her emotionally vulnerable. Our family doesn't trust the women my Mom moved into her home. On one hand we are grateful she isn't alone because she has suffered from depression in the past, but on the other hand they have set the rules in the house and she must adhere to them. They completely emptied the house and got rid of everything that was my Grandmothers, some went to family members while most was donated or thrown out. They ripped out the old carpet and laid lamenite flooring and painted all the house inside. And charged a pretty penny to do it, I might add. Question; is this my concern?
Having read your post I have to say that I'm concerned for your Mum and definitely think you should be!
In the past I was emotionally vulnerable myself (though I didn't realize it at the time), and made some really poor personal choices. I had left my control freak of a husband to live on my own and cultivated "friendships" that were totally one-sided and could have become destructive was it not for the intervention of my concerned sister. I did not welcome her input at the time, but am very grateful that she persisted - gently and continually.
The problem is that vulnerability is often a by-product of loneliness or shock or both, and when you're in that situation, it is only human that you should reach out to those who appear to shield you. It is easy to accept without question 'caring' friends that claim to have your best interests at heart - when, under normal circumstances, you would question their motives.
I could be wrong here (and I hope I am !) - but it seems to me that your Mum has invited people into her life who have only their own interests at heart (I did the same). She may feel they are right for her and she needs them, but experience tells me that what she really needs is a gentle reality check. What is going on here ??
You clearly love and care for her and she needs to feel that. Being alone can be so daunting for someone who has never experienced it and it is so easy to make mistakes.
Keep a close eye and be there for her. Guide her back to herself - if that makes sense?
Good luck and hugs to you