Cancer Mom

My mothers a Cancer (pretty emotional), Im a Libra (sorta detached). I just wanna know if there are anyways to be more "emtionally connected" I guess with her or atleast pretend as bad as that sounds. Idk how to explain it really, but she'll call me on the phone checking to see how im living, and usually will have something important to tell me about her life that sorta involves me comforting her. All I usually say is "Yea", "mmhmm", "I dont really know what to say". Any advice?

Today, I decided to call her instead of her usually calling me first. We talked for about 2hours, Which is also unusual because she usually tells me "well Ill let you go, I dont wanna keep you". I Read all comments by the way and tried to apply them as best as I can to my mom and I's relationship. She had alot to tell me and I gave her honest answers which I sometimes do but I dont always like to give my opinion, I told her anyway and she appreciated It. Also something I dont Always do but tried to do today was go in depth about how my life is going instead of "fine" and other things like that. I think that really reassured her, which makes me feel better too. I enjoyed the conversation and I think my mom did as well.

Thank You All For The Advice!

Purr: "Learn to appreciate the fact that she cares about you and is involved in your life. Not everyone has that."

Crabmoon: "When you're down and need someone to talk who do you call? Just try to think in the moments you don't want to be alone, when you need help."

Jynia: "but listen carefully and try to relate what she's saying to yourself. If she says her friend passed on, imagine it was your best friend and then say how you would feel about it."

xsyzygyx: "Even if you haven't given her a reason to worry, she will still worry because that is what mothers do."