Family drama: what should we be doing? This was
me. Last night, my pregnant-with-twins sister went to the ER with bleeding and what felt like early contractions.
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posted by kat518
on Dec 2, 2012 -
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My estranged father passed away last Sunday. I've decided to attend the funeral. Please help me conduct myself with something resembling grace. Overly complex snowflakey stuff inside.
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posted by Ephelump Jockey
on Jul 31, 2012 -
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My sister cut herself off from me over a year ago, and I'm still hurting. Any advice over getting over this at last?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 27, 2012 -
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How can you "fake it" or "power through it" or "put on a brave face" to make the holidays as normal as possible, when other people depend on it?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 3, 2011 -
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How can I comfort the loved ones of a dying person I don't like? And the dying person themselves? Snowflake details inside.
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posted by katyggls
on Aug 19, 2011 -
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Dad is on life support. He has no advance directive/living will. How do we make end-of-life decisions when none of us are capable of thinking clearly?
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posted by kella
on Dec 24, 2010 -
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My parents are on a long-anticipated vacation overseas. They return in 2 weeks. I'm taking care of their house and their very, very beloved cat (which I was also very fond of).
The cat was hit by a car last night and killed; I just found her body this morning. What do I do?
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posted by Auden
on Mar 24, 2010 -
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My grandmother died this morning. I'm going home to help out the family, but I would like to make a list of things I might not remember before I leave so that we don't forget anything.
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Aug 12, 2009 -
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My step-father died unexpectedly about two months ago, leaving behind my mother and my 13-year old sister. We are going through the 'normal' grieving process, but I am worried about my family and how they will get by. Is there anything that I can do to help and should I move closer to them?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 11, 2008 -
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I can't stop obsessing about my parents' mortality. Yes, I will probably seek therapy at some point, but for now it would be nice just to hear how others have dealt with this.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 13, 2008 -
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Do you have any advice for helping a family deal with the death of an infant, with the added fuck you from god that the mother can't have another child?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 26, 2008 -
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The new normal sucks. How am I supposed to cope after my father's suddenish death?
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posted by bash
on May 19, 2008 -
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Are there any books you think a smart, grieving preteen would find comforting or of use? More details inside.
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posted by Ash3000
on Dec 17, 2006 -
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The Does-My-Brother-Need-Psychological-Help and How-To-Persuade-Him-To-Get-Some filter.
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posted by ancamp
on Nov 26, 2005 -
23 answers
