When I suggested distracting yourself, I didn't mean find additional ways to process this situation...

When I attempt this tactic, I don't even need other people, although its nice if they were available.

Engage in activities that have nothing to do with this situation is what I mean. You can still include your mom if you want to, like watch movies or go out and do something together, but the point is to distance yourself from the issues in this thread.

You can still vent here and stuff, but you need something else to be going on or this will continue to consume you.

My go to indoor distraction is a movie marathon or a series binge. Sounds lame but kills time fast, time that I'm not spending obsessing over something painful.