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ParentingDivorced Parents
#RI-6adc314c·2 months ago·
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Lookback: 4 months

“Moved back in with mom post-divorce”

Mom wants to move in with me after years of neglect, citing loneliness in retirement and post-divorce

What I wish I knew
"How to set boundaries with parents who are deeply flawed"
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't enable lonely or flawed parents by taking on their responsibilities"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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