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