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Help! My Mom Won’t Stop Hovering(4)
Dear J,
I’m in college, finishing up my freshman year. It’s my first time living away from home. My parents are three hours away, but my mom calls every day and wants to come up all the time. She’s always questioning…
Dear J: Memory Loss Column Gains Widespread Attention
Dear Readers,
On Feb. 28, 2009 A News Cafe published a “Dear J” column titled “My Mother’s Memory is Failing.” In that column, I attempted to give the questioner some direction on intervening ( or not ) on her mother’s behalf. That column…
When Someone’s Dying, What To Say?
Dear J,
What are the right things to say to friends or relatives who are terminally ill, or to their caretakers? Do you ask about death, or if they’re scared, or peaceful? Do they want to talk about it or are…
Dear J: Serving Alcohol
Dear J,
The issue of drinkers versus nondrinkers came up during the holidays.
We have many friends and family who don’t drink alcohol. I worry that it’s insensitive for me to drink, or for me to serve alcohol to those who drink…
