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Feelings of rejection and deep anger are rooted deep in some people due to life experiences and hurt. And the inability to deal with whatever upset you, can lead to isolation. In some cases, people who feel rejected lash out at others and do unthinkable things. Rejection, while never an excuse to hurt anyone, is…

My mom passed away after years of serious health issues and treatment needs. My brother and I both lived a distance from my parents, making it harder to do what needed to be done. Yet, we found ways to handle her health concerns, but it was like having a part time job (the average number…

One of the common areas of tension between mothers and adult daughters involves boundaries. Boundaries are important in all relationships, and mothers and adult daughters are no exception. Different expectations about the relationship often play a role when it comes to making the relationship work. Mothers tend to want more time and attention than their…

Megan (not her real name) told me, “I am strict, but not too strict. Yes, I do expect a lot from my children and can be demanding at times. I push for things to be done right. But my husband says I am a perfectionist and require too much from our family.” The more I…
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