Articles On:family issues
Son Wants Parents to Plan Ahead
An only child wants his nearly-90-year-old parents to plan ahead, but they don’t even want ...
Granddaughter’s Dementia Grief
A teenager is saddened by her cherished grandmother’s dementia and is torn between the pain ...
What to Do with Family Heirlooms
A woman wonders what to do with family heirlooms after her daughter announces she doesn’t ...
Left Out of Family Gatherings
A woman has recently been left out of family gatherings. She’s hurt and fears that ...
Demanding Live-In-Mother
A woman is at her wit’s end with her demanding live-in mother, especially now that ...
Lonely Elderly Mother Sends Guilt Vibes
Being there for an aging parent can be challenging, especially from a distance. The writer ...
Confused Son Feels Rejected by His Elderly Parents
A confused son feels like his elderly parents are avoiding him and his family. They’re ...
Ill Sister’s Unrealistic Expectations
After supporting their elderly mom without her sister’s help, a woman now faces unrealistic expectations ...
Grandmom’s Hurtful Comment
Family dynamics change when a grandchild enters the picture, but old wounds remain. A grandmom’s ...
What to Call a New Step-Grandma
A 6-year-old’s grandfather remarries and insists that the grandson calls the new step-grandma “Grandma” – ...
