Family tensions and control in an overbearing mother
A reader questions why an 86 year old mother insults her overweight daughter and demands family gatherings. The response notes the mother’s withholding love gives her control and advises seeking therapy to address unhealthy emotional responses rather than changing the mother.
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Caregiving time saving tips and sweater restoration
Tips for caregivers include organizing medicines bathing supplies and catheter items in separate boxes to cut steps and reduce clutter. Readers share routines for baking and kitchen prep to stay efficient and calm a wool sweater may be reshaped by shampoo soaking and gentle blocking to restore size.
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CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer Vinny 48 Unfavorable votes 49 Request 50 List ending abbr.
Crossword clues mix of across and down fill a puzzle page by Eugene Sheffer. Entries include references to Vinny, Carmel of diaries, and various wordplay hints across themes and familiar names.
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