The context of the following conversation is Sasha gave her mom the money, even though she knew if would just be spent on booze.:
Sasha says So my mom asked for money again. She knows I just got paid..
The friend responds Did you give it to her?.
Sasha responds I did, even though I felt really bad about it. All she is going to spend it on is booze..
The friend responds Why do you give her money if you know she is going to spend it on booze?.
Sasha responds I feel bad because she is my mom. I feel like I should help her..
The friend responds I am sorry. I hope that she can get her act together..