In the latest Dear Prudence advice column, a reader grapples with a strained relationship with her irresponsible sister, who is now a single mother living with their parents. The reader feels burdened by family pressures to help but is exhausted from past attempts to support her sister, leading to boundary setting. As her mother pleads for assistance, the reader wrestles with guilt over wanting to distance herself while also questioning her responsibility to her family. The column emphasizes the importance of prioritizing one's mental health while navigating family dynamics and relationships.
The difficult balance between maintaining personal boundaries and supporting family members can lead to feelings of guilt and frustration, but self-preservation is essential.
It's important to reassess responsibilities in familial relationships, especially when one's own mental health is at stake; sometimes stepping back is the healthiest choice.
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