The article presents a dilemma regarding celebrating a divorce. The writer feels relieved and wants to throw a party, contrasting with her mother’s negative view of divorce as a tragedy. The advice suggests avoiding direct confrontation, recommending a tactful response to her mother's concerns by emphasizing generational differences in perspective on marriage and happiness. The focus is on maintaining personal joy while respecting family dynamics, enabling the writer to celebrate without familial conflict. Additionally, there's a side note about providing support to her preteen nieces after their mother's passing.
You don't want to give her any material that will allow her to paint you as the villain and herself as a victim.
I'm from a different generation, have different values when it comes to marriage, and am less concerned about how other people might judge something that makes me happy.
We can agree to disagree about this one, and I promise not to send you any of the pictures, but I'm going to have the party.
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