<p>nicha - Congrats on getting into UCSB – excellent! As for the situation with your Mom, I agree with prior posters who suggest that she’s suffering some separation anxiety. There’s a good chance the intensity will slack off with time. Meanwhile, is your father available for support? My girls know that they can rely on their Dad, and that makes it easier to deal with some of the craziness in our household. Good luck with this.</p>