-- Posted by Anonymous at 12:12 am on Sep. 9, 2008 She had a stroke about 10 years ago and has gotten better but is still paralyzed on her whole left side. i think she is depressed because she couldn't raise me and my brother and now we really don't hold to much respect for her. I feel horrible because i wish she could just be happy on her own... I want to help her but i can't respect her when i practically grew up without a mother. Also i don't want to grow up to become someone like that... Weak and unable to bounce back from a tragedy. Can you give me some advice. -- Posted by Phoenix 2008 at 12:15 am on Sep. 9, 2008 TAKE HER TO HOSPITAL if shes not there -- Posted by Bres LiveWire at 12:33 am on Sep. 9, 2008 I am actually going through the same thing with my left side.. if you want to hear some insight on what it is like in order to help you better understand your mother's situation feel free to send me a message.