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My Kids Have No Grandparents, and It Makes Our Lives So Much Harder: Advice?

My Kids Have No Grandparents, and It Makes Our Lives So Much Harder: Advice?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about her struggle with the fact that her children have no grandparents. She says that all of her kids’ grandparents are deceased, except for her own mom who has mental health and addiction issues and who is not involved much in their lives. This mom is struggling, feeling like she lacks the “village” she desires to help make her family complete. She turns to other moms in the community, asking if anyone else has experienced similar or has any advice.

My Kids' Grandmother Is Not Social Distancing and Works in a High-Risk Environment But Still Wants to See Her Grandkids: Advice?

My Kids’ Grandmother Is Not Social Distancing and Works in a High-Risk Environment But Still Wants to See Her Grandkids: Advice?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about her kids’ grandmother. Their grandmother (on their father’s side) is not, according to this mom, practicing social distancing. Additionally, she works in a nursing home, placing her in an incredibly high-risk position. However, the grandmother still constantly asks to see her grandkids. What should this mom do?

My Mom Very Explicitly Favors One of My Daughters and It Makes Me Not Want to See Her: Advice?

My Mom Very Explicitly Favors One of My Daughters and It Makes Me Not Want to See Her: Advice?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about her mom, whom she says explicitly favors the eldest of her two daughters. This mom says that her mom told her ahead of the arrival of her second baby that she doesn’t “know if I can love another one” After the baby was born, her mom continued to make comments and behave as if she only loves and cares about her oldest grandchild.

How Do I Handle My 16-Year-Old's Disrespectful Attitude Towards My Partner?

How Do I Handle My 16-Year-Old’s Disrespectful Attitude Towards My Partner?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about how to manage her 16-year-old son’s disrespectful attitude towards her partner. She says that though they have some good days, her teenager has generally been wildly disrespectful toward’s this mom’s partner of four years. She says it’s gotten so bad that her son “wants to physically fight with my partner.” What can she do?

Should I Keep My Father in My Life or Cut Him Out Completely?

Should I Keep My Father in My Life or Cut Him Out Completely?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about her father and whether she should keep him in her and her kids’ lives. She says she has never had a good relationship with him; he cheated on her mom multiple times and has mental illness struggles. She has tried to set ground rules for him that he does not follow. After a recent incident, she is wondering if she should simply cut him out of her life for good.

Am I Wrong to Be Upset with My Parents, Whom I Live with, for Inviting Company to the House During the Pandemic?

Am I Wrong to Be Upset with My Parents, Whom I Live with, for Inviting Company to the House During the Pandemic?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about her family. She says she and her three kids and partner currently live with her parents in the parents’ home. Though she is grateful to her parents, she is also frustrated that her parents are constantly having company over during the pandemic, potentially exposing this mom, her partner, and her kids to the novel coronavirus.

My Brother Moved in With Me and Took Over My Daughter's Room, So I Kicked Him Out: I Feel Awful, But Am I in the Wrong?

My Brother Moved in With Me and Took Over My Daughter’s Room, So I Kicked Him Out: I Feel Awful, But Am I in the Wrong?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about a situation with her brother. She says her brother, whom she loves, moved in with her and her daughter a while ago and ended up sort of taking over the house, including her daughter’s room. In general, he wasn’t super helpful around the house and left messes for this mom to clean up. They eventually got into an argument in which she kicked him out, but she has felt awful about it ever since. It doesn’t help that her mom is also piling on the guilt. Was kicking him out the right call?

My Husband of 38 Years Says He No Longer Loves Me Romantically: How Do I Build a New Life Alone at 70?

My Husband of 38 Years Says He No Longer Loves Me Romantically: How Do I Build a New Life Alone at 70?

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A woman writes in asking for advice about her marriage. She says her husband of 38 years told her in March that he is no longer romantically in love with her and wants a divorce. He says there isn’t someone else, and it seems like this woman has reason to believe him. But how does she start her life over, alone, at the age of 70?

My Stepson Said Something Very Disturbing Regarding My 11-Month-Old Daughter: Advice?

My Stepson Said Something Very Disturbing Regarding My 11-Month-Old Daughter: Advice?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about a comment her 8-year-old stepson made regarding her 11-month-old daughter. She says her stepson asked her and her husband (the boy’s father) if they would “be mad if I killed Mila (the baby).” This mom was so shocked she didn’t know what to say, and after asking “medical professionals” if that falls under the umbrella of “normal jealous siblings’ behavior” and being told “no,” she is turning to the community for advice.

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