Asking Eric: I had to pick up the pieces after my husband’s death. Now my daughter says I haven’t been there for her.

A mother seeks advice from R. Eric Thomas after her daughter claims she was emotionally absent following the husband's death. The daughter alleges a lack of affection and insufficient support during her wedding preparations. This tension has led the daughter to prefer her mother-in-law's support over her own mother's. While the mother believed small talk maintained their connection, the daughter describes these interactions as emotional wallpaper, signaling a deep rift in their relationship and emotional bond.