Maybe she's just having problems right now?

Trust me, I know what it's like to feel ignored and stuff by mom. I honestly believe that my moms work is the #1 thing in her life. period. My parents split up when I was young, and according to this psychiatrist, it probably has/is affectioning how I am now. The part that makes me sad is my MOM left us. I don't regret living with my dad one bit, but most mothers would do anything to keep their children. It's like she had better things to do then have us around.

Keeping that in mind, I do have a great relationship with my mom. We fight, a lot. And when I don't feel badly about her, I almost think of her as a great friend.

Anyway, I know what you're going through. Only I was just a lot younger.