... my condolences. Your mom is dealing with extreme stress. People handle it different ways. She needs you more than ever. Prayers for you bud.
This is a possibility. And it is the only reason why I am considering taking over her stress from her. I would do it gladly if I think she will turn back to normal once I do.
I think that one is nail on the head. Especially with a generation that is very security oriented. We think of our weapons when someone mentions security. Security before these times was considered having ability to get needed things done, a place too live, and someone to be there with you till death do you part. They grew up in times that make todays economic woes seem trivial. They see the nightly news and add that to the failing health of a spouse and it's stress.