Note.

Both of them are right in their own accord.

The solution would be for mom to not try to keep speaking to dad.

Because he doesn’t seem to be in the mindspace to listen.

He has problems of his own.

Instead she should rely on her sisters and brother for emotional support and validation.

When someone is constantly shutting you off when you open up.

You should ultimately stop trying to start a conversation with them.

Also.

Maybe there’s a time and place for everything.

She should bring up conversations when they are sitting down for a chat instead.