I have found myself somewhat giving my T advice myself. It makes me feel better.... she was having teenage daughter issues....and I know how a parent can feel when their kid is having a hard time emotionally. She will listen, then direct things back to me, which I completely accept and understand. I just like feeling helpful too. I don't think of my T as a mother figure per se, I don't think....and I've told her that. But I do care a great deal for her, and no matter what happens, or how hurt I may feel sometimes, I always will.