And it relieves him from responsibility: because if my grievances are simply imaginary, he doesn’t need to do anything.

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Five years ago, on Mother’s Day, my adult son suddenly cut me out of his life. He told me he no longer wanted contact because ...

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If the letter writer becomes terminally ill, can she ask her estranged son if he wants to be notified of her death?

I feel much closer to my husband’s family who are welcoming and available. How do I handle another invitation?

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