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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Annalisa Barbieri

My mother’s grief is making our relationship toxic

Unsympathetic-01 Illustration: Alex Mellon/The Guardian

I am a woman in my late 30s, married with two small children with a rewarding and demanding career. I live some hours’ drive away from where I grew up and where my mum lives. I really love my life but I need some advice regarding my relationship with my mum.

My lovely dad died last year. He was much loved and I miss him a great deal, but he gave me so much over his lifetime that I am doing OK without him. My family has probably had more loss than most. One sister died before I was born, and another older sister in her early 30s.

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