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Ask Amy: Family wants to avoid in-laws’ drinking

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Talk to her! Tell her, “I hope you can understand that when you say, ‘I’m proud of you,’ it feels like you are infantilizing me. I don’t think you mean it that way, but I’m letting you know that it bothers me.”

Dear Amy: I'm responding to "Hurting Grandma," whose granddaughter was struggling with an Eating Disorder (ED).

My youngest daughter also spent some healing time at a special care facility for those with ED.

Nothing about heartache and fear can undermine love and patience and steadfast support. I know how frightening it is. This will take some time, but there's good news, too.

My daughter has recovered, and our family has healed.

– We Are All Better Now

 

Dear We Are All Better: I’ve received many hopeful responses to this grandmother’s sincere concern for her granddaughter’s recovery.

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