Articles On:family issues
Parents’ Move Causes Family Conflict
A son is frustrated that at his parents’ move more than 1,000 miles away and ...
Following Grown Kids When They Move
Both of their adult children have moved far away, and the parents consider following their ...
Ready to Downsize But Her Son Isn’t
After years of working hard to prepare for retirement, a senior woman is ready to ...
Setting Boundaries in Caring for Her Mother
After a lifetime of healing from issues caused by her mother’s mental health problems, a ...
Sons Need to Step Up to Help Their Dad
A brother has been caring for his toxic older brother and really wants the nephews ...
Family Caregivers Need Boundaries
Relatives are helping an elderly cousin during her chemo treatments. The care is complicated by ...
Deadbeat Son Has Power of Attorney
A lazy, self-centered deadbeat son has power of attorney for his mother’s health and finances, ...
Mother in Denial About Cancer
A daughter is concerned about her 87-year-old mother in denial about her cancer prognosis. Advice ...
Never Received a Thank You
After sending a grieving relative a sympathy gift, the sender never received a thank you. ...
Tired of Dealing With a Difficult Mother
After years of her mother’s aggression and paranoia, a woman is tired of dealing with ...