My estranged father passed away. Should I attend his funeral? Lengthy, snowflake details inside.
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posted by kitkatcathy
on Oct 14, 2011 -
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Asking for a friend (really): How do you (or did you) deal with finding out that you have an adult child you didn't even know existed?
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posted by Chairboy
on Sep 15, 2011 -
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Javascript Filter: How do I close all child windows opened by a parent window?
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posted by JPowers
on Jul 26, 2011 -
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I need advice on building a healthy relationship with my father despite his temper.
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posted by raintree
on Jul 25, 2011 -
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My mom had breast cancer several years ago, and developed lymphedema, which she was managing with pain medication until last November. In November, the pain management clinic decided to change her medications, which led to a gradual but dramatic decline in my mom's standard of living.
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posted by odayoday
on Jul 1, 2011 -
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Looking for an application for a small school that can manage a few specific tasks. Does this software exist?
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posted by archimago
on Jun 14, 2011 -
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My mother refuses to meet my fiance. I welcome any advice on how to deal with this, and would especially like to hear from people who have similar personal experiences.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 6, 2011 -
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I need inspiration for rekindling my dormant sexuality, now that motherhood is underway.
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posted by misoramen
on May 6, 2011 -
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Leave it to us to cause a kerfuffle just before the elementary school spring concert this Friday! My daughter, who's seven and in first grade, is in tears because we, her parents, asked her to modify a movement in her performance and the teacher's response was for her to just do as she's instructed (as reported by our daughter and taken with a grain of salt) because "I'm the one that's teaching here."
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posted by peagood
on May 3, 2011 -
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My father is getting remarried, with only the witnesses present, and there will be no reception. Should I get him a gift? Send a card? What is appropriate in a situation like this?
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posted by isnotarobot
on Mar 28, 2011 -
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Is there anything in the Bible that can help one justify the estrangement of an abusive parent? I know that not speaking to my mother is the right thing to do, but what does the good book say?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 2, 2011 -
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What to do about an oblivious young employee abusing a lenient work environment?
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posted by nadise
on Jan 15, 2011 -
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For several years now, my father, in sporadic bursts, has been acting very strangely. I'm not sure what is causing him to act like that, and I'm not sure what to do about it, so I'm looking for advice.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2010 -
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I recently read about a study that found the brain thinks in more security-oriented ways after the birth of one's first child. I can no longer find it. Folk wisdom seems to say that once you have a child, your values usually change and you are a different person. Is there research for or against chemical and neurological changes in parents?
posted by matt_arnold
on Sep 10, 2010 -
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I'm pretty sure it's better to be a single, lonely, terrified parent than an attached, angry, bitter parent - but need confirmation from a neutral third party.
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posted by pennywhistle
on Sep 8, 2010 -
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I'm trying to set healthy boundaries with my mom for the first time, but it's difficult because when I set a limit she gets upset, and then I feel awful and capitulate. She's not going to change, so what can I do or say to myself so that I don't give in quite so often?
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posted by colfax
on Jul 17, 2010 -
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I'm starting grad school in Cleveland next month. Due to some complicated circumstances, my mom will be following me. I've already got a place in Cleveland Heights; can you recommend an area nearby for her to live?
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posted by AAAAAThatsFiveAs
on Jul 7, 2010 -
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I went to the doctor today and I have confirmation that I'm pregnant. How can I make the most out of the remaining ~32 weeks for me, my husband, and my new child?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 2, 2010 -
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Seeking advice and insights on how to deal with/react to my 8-year-old son's recent obsessive-compulsive-like behavior.
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posted by playmobil
on Apr 29, 2010 -
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I'm pretty sure my mother gave our one year old his first haircut while my wife and I were at work, without our permission. She denies doing so. I'm not sure how we should handle this.
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posted by Slarty Bartfast
on Apr 26, 2010 -
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My baby is terrified of her grandfather. What can we do to get her to like him a bit better?
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posted by Bardolph
on Mar 2, 2010 -
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I've become enmeshed in my parent's problems to the extent I feel it's holding me back in life. How to get out? (Long)
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 22, 2010 -
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How do I explain to my son about why I am estranged from my mom and dad (his maternal grandparents)?
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posted by murrey
on Feb 21, 2010 -
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My 14-yo son has recently come out to me as gay. Should I share anything about the "experimental" phase of my youth?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 7, 2009 -
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Help. Help help help. My (ex?) girlfriend has taken our six day old child to her parents house and is barricading herself there.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 14, 2009 -
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How do you extricate yourself from a family-oriented friendship? Very long and pathetic story to follow.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 4, 2009 -
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Looking for tips, advice, how-to's, words of wisdom, dire warnings, helpful websites/blogs/books, and general info on single parenting in general...and for single parenting for a dad raising an almost 3yo in particular.
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posted by ian1977
on Jul 13, 2009 -
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My mother has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She has decided to stop treatment as chemotherapy is not working and surgery/radiation is not an option. The oncologist estimates she has about one month left.
I have the option of taking FMLA and spending all of my time with her during her last days if I want. But I am not sure that would be the healthiest option for me.
My mother says just take a day or two a week and try to live as normal a life as possible. But I feel selfish living my life while she is dying.
Any one ever have a similar experience?
posted by burlsube
on Jul 9, 2009 -
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I've always felt I didn't want/shouldn't have babies. Lately, (I'm 25) I've been having strong thoughts (and dreams) that I really want a child. It's scaring me a bit. Some friends have told me it might be normal at this age. Please help me understand or share your experiences.
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posted by thankyouforyourconsideration
on Jun 18, 2009 -
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What sorts of questions will a Quaker or Montessori school ask me, the parent of a prospective student?
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posted by cocoagirl
on May 27, 2009 -
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How should I deal with my Alzheimer's father?
I have had problems with my father going back ages. He has been verbally, emotionally, and physically abusive to not only me, but my sibling and mother as well. I had almost convinced my mom to leave him when he got Alzheimer's, and now we're stuck caring for him.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 20, 2009 -
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My mother took out credit cards in my name. She is now filing bankruptcy, and she is not able to continue paying the debt that's in my name. My husband's upcoming job will preclude us from filing bankruptcy for the debt in my name. Is there any way I can avoid paying $35k of debt she charged up in my name without suing her or otherwise getting her into serious legal trouble?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 10, 2009 -
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Fellow introverts, and others who need lots of alone time: How did you deal with becoming a parent?
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posted by El Curioso
on Jan 31, 2009 -
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Is there a term for this? A high school honors teacher is being unreasonably hard on my daughter.....
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posted by winks007
on Sep 19, 2008 -
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I live in the Cleveland, Ohio area (live in upper far east side, work in lower far east side) and am looking for grief resources for any of the following:
people with a DBT background who are grieving, people in their 20s who are grieving, people whose parents died young, "radical Catholics" or "glass-half-full agnostics" who are grieving, Italian-Americans who are grieving a fellow Italian, people who are grieving a loved one that died of a liver ailment.
I am kind of an introvert, so while getting a feel for what groups are out there is good, I could also use websites, books, etc. re: same. Thanks.
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posted by RobotHeart
on Aug 17, 2008 -
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I am going to be my father's best man. What special considerations do I need to take into account for my toast? Any particularly good/bad examples of what to say based on experience?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 3, 2008 -
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