In case anyone is wondering, yes the last few Cyanide comics are extra dark. It’s “Depressing Comic Week 15” and you should get a Sad Larry Plush to celebrate (I just order mine)… https://www.makeship.com/products/explosm-plush?utm_source=website&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=Q3_2023_Explosm_Entertainment&utm_content=Art & Animation_Explosm_Entertainment
I agree. With my mom, I only corrected her when it felt wrong not to. Like when I went to check on her wearing just pajama pants and she thought I was my dad - I wasn’t up to playing along with her being flirty, but even then I just said “Hey mom, how are you doing?” Otherwise, just letting her be happy seemed best.