I find it interesting that people who will take strong prescription drugs, morphine, etc., would look down on marijuana. I don’t smoke it and wouldn’t if it were legal, but if I were ill like your mother was, I certainly would. It’s ridiculous not to take something that can ease pain.
You do what you gotta do. And I'm sure you're man enough to face the consequences of your actions (seriously).
Just don't come here and say we all should be doing it for our illness. That's not your call. You are in no position to say that.