How do parents of estranged adult children cope during the holiday season?

Don't know. Still crying. Hate when anyone asks me "are you hosting this year or are you all ready?" This is second Christmas that my oldest has blocked us out. He is 41. I am 73. Last year it w…

Top stories for Long   How do parents of estranged adult children cope during the holiday season? Elaine H., retired RN • Updated 5h ago Don't know. Still crying. Hate when anyone asks me "are you hosting this year or are you all ready?" This is second Christmas that my oldest has blocked us out. He is 41. I... Read more » 21 7   What is the rudest thing a beggar/homeless person did and said to you after you did them a favor? James Badhorn, Manager, Cab and Interior Engineering (2021-present) • Answered December 13, 2022 One Thursday night when I was working the midnight shift at UPS, I was on my way to work from my girlfriend's house, I saw a car stopped on the side of the road. I stopped t... Read more » 1.6K 161   I put in my 2 weeks resignation notice a week ago and my manager is assigning me so much work during my last 3 days. How do I address my concerns? Col, IT, Cybersecurity and rational debate. • Answered July 3 I'll go one better. In my exit interview on my last day our "office Karen" was asking when would I get XYZ done. At that point I realised it was a total joke as office Karen... Read more » 5.5K 211   Who played bass guitar on "Rain", by The Beatles? Elien F Moss, studied Physical Education & Music College Minor at Bachelor of Science Degrees • Answered December 14 It featured Ringo Starr on drums and John Lennon and Paul McCartney on electric guitars. McCartney added a bass guitar part during the first session, and Lennon overdubbed ... Read more » 71 8   I am thinking of going to Italy for a week next Easter and I want to stop at two places. Where should I go? Alice Twain, lives in İtaly (1971-present) • Updated April 6, 2022 My first though is "don't come at Easter". I know you may be unable to come at other times of the year, but Easter is one of the worst periods at all to travel in Italy. No... Read more » 96 22   How can I sell my home and move without the neighbors knowing I'm moving? Sean Robinson, former Interior Design (1993-2013) • Answered September 14 I just did this recently. It's almost what you are asking for. I bought a new house. I packed up my old house and told no one in my neighborhood. The movers arrived, cleared... Read more » 3.9K 148   Has there ever been a commercial that was so offensive it immediately was taken off air? Asked in Jokes, Humour & Funny stories 🤣😹🙈😆 • Answered by Dennis Mulgannon • May 25 Back during the early 2000s, there was an ad on TV in Australia for Nokia phones. The ad was pitching the fact that the Nokia could make awesome digital videos. Unfortunate... Read more » 781 58   Is Princess Eugenie a mole for Harry and Meghan? Asked in Truth or conspiracy? • Answered by Dee Ross • December 17, 2022 I think she was, I think her uncle Charles had a talk with her about leaking family business to the harkles . I think she received a dressing down about her attitude toward... Read more » 2.1K 397   What's the weirdest way your fast food order got messed up? Adlai Armundsen, Experienced home gardener and cook. • Answered December 13 I went to a Popeye's which is on the way home from my brother's place. I like to stop there and get something every once in awhile. I decided a meal of chicken strips. I do... Read more » 86 11   If a cop pulls you over and says, "You did not fully stop at the stop sign", what should you say in response? Perhaps, "Officer, I have a right to see video evidence of this accusation"? Or is that actually a terrible response? Terry Crinklaw, former Retired ADOC. (1991-2011) • Answered December 5 Terrible response. Once while driving OTR truck with my sister she got stopped and the cop said she was clocked by a plane, she said then she wanted to see the plane. The c... Read more » 2.5K 422   If you dig into the Book of Abraham it's clear that it did not originate the way Joseph Smith claims it originated, how do Mormons deal with this possible deception? D. Charles Pyle, Author, Researcher • Updated November 22 Joseph Smith claimed that the Book of Abraham was revealed to him by God. All of the firsthand information about the coming forth of the Book of Abraham also suggests that ... Read more » 194 57   If you consumed alcohol every day and got drunk, how long would it take to damage your liver? Brian Garstka, 365 days dry • Answered December 11 I'm not a doctor so I'll just tell you about my experience with the sauce and a struggling liver. I drank pretty heavily for about 10 years, 6–8 ounces of liquor a night wit... Read more » 1.6K 146 Read more in your feed

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