I’ve had it.

Up to here.

I’m currently working with three widows, each of whom have an adult son who is not pulling his weight when it comes to helping his mother. And the problem is, the mothers are too timid to call them on it. It’s not like the sons can’t help. They just don’t. So instead, their mothers expect me to fill the gap.

I’ve decided this has to stop. I’m going to insist that either they confront their sons about helping them, or that they allow me to. Otherwise, I’m out of the picture.

I’m wondering if anyone else is struggling with this same problem. If so, leave a comment.

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