This will sound very pathetic...?

Question:I feel stupid. I am crying. But my mother who passed in Feb. gave me a Newton's Cradle for X-mas, and it's all tangled. Like, REALLY badly. What do I do??? I feel AWFUL! I really want it untangled but there's like huge knots!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I feel stupid. I am crying. But my mother who passed in Feb. gave me a Newton's Cradle for X-mas, and it's all tangled. Like, REALLY badly. What do I do??? I feel AWFUL! I really want it untangled but there's like huge knots!

I am sorry for your loss. As for the Cradle; set it aside for awhile until you can calm down. When you are less agitated you will have steadier hands and should be able to pick the knots out. It will be OK. Take a few deep breaths. Do not feel stupid you are still grieving. Give yourself a break and time.

this doesn't sound pathetic at all,
if you really want it untangled you should find someone who can do it for you incase you're afraid you'll do something to it
i'm really sorry about your mom,
i hope you can untangle it!

Maybe you should try and to move on. I know that sounds corny, but would your mom really want you to be upset. Why don't you try and do what's best for you!

Take your time, be patient, carefully calm down. Put it aside for an hour or so then get back at it with a clear head.
Be patient, and persistant. You will solve the knots. Trust yourself, you will solve the knots.

I'm sorry about your Mom. She cared for you allot. Think of the task of untangling the cradle as a way to be closer to her. Think of her and the happy times together as you work at it. Don't get frustrated. She will help you through it. Take your time. You feel a connection through the cradle, that is a good thing. When you eventually work through the tangles, you will be closer to acceptance, and closer to her. The tangles represent the unfinished feeling you have. Good luck.