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Vent

My mom is getting laid off for a couple weeks while she goes from one job site to another.  She sent me an email today stating she is going to take a driving trip.  Leave ND, to go Montana to see my brothers baby, Washington for a HS graduation and then to CA to see me.  Ok that sounds great.  I get another email saying oh when I leave CA I am going to Georgia to see some friends. WTH!!!! You are going to drive from CA to Georgia. 

I am NOT happy about this and I have told her.  I don?t think she should drive all over the country alone.  Something could happen to her.  My mom gets lost ALL the time.  How is she going to make it from one end to the other?  I sound like a protective parent. 

She is so excited about this trip because she will get to see different parts of the country she hasn't seen before.  Am I being ridiculous with my reaction?

 

Re: Vent

  • Wow, that's quite a trek and I don't think you are overreacting at all especially if she says she gets lost! I couldn't imagine doing something like that and I am on the go all the time!
  • Alone?! Yeah I would feel the same way.. to many crazy people out there and what happens if the car breaks down or something? I dunno...if she was traveling with a companion i'd say no biggie but alone.. i dunno about all that.
  • Yeah not overeacting. That's too long to drive alone. I was going crazy when I did the 1200 mile trip alone to Chicago and back to Houston again. Not to mention the creepy rest areas, gas stations or motels you have to stop at in who knows what kind of towns. It was scary and I wouldn't do it again, nor would I ever recommend anyone to do it.
  • Wow thats is really a long trip by herself! Can she find a friend to go to GA?
  • what if you get her a GPS? that would ease my mind a little bit... but she is an adult and she will do it anyway.. i would be concerned too, don't get me wrong.. just saying!
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  • jenthjenth member
    I wonder if she'll get tired of the driving and maybe call off the end of the trip...  I would NOT want to do that alone!
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