Ask Amy: ‘Mean’ mom has extreme regrets
Dear Grateful: GoFundMe.com has a helpful guide for how to thank each donor. You should do this quickly and personally through the site, acknowledging the donation, expressing your deep gratitude, and letting the donor know how their donation was used: “Because of your generosity, we were able to pay her rent and medical expenses. An enormous weight has been lifted from our family, and we’re so grateful. We know that Madeline loves her work family, and she looks forward to thanking you in person.”
Also – post updates on the site, so donors can track your daughter’s progress.
You should also send a handwritten note to her boss, expressing your deep gratitude for his compassion and kindness, and asking him to share this with others in the office. Let them know that they all share in the joy of your daughter’s miracle.
Dear Amy: “Wife Looking for Answers” has a husband who is passive-aggressive and controlling and doesn't care about his wife except insofar as she tolerates his nonsense.
Personally, I'd tell him that we're getting therapy or we're getting separated. Then follow through.
Anyone can change and grow if they're willing to do the work.
– A Better Answer
Dear Better: Amen. I agree!
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