A stepgrandmother is at her wit's end as her daughter-in-law continues to sabotage her granddaughter Laura's efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The mother, who had been struggling with her own issues, has become fixated on feeding Laura junk food during their limited visitation time, despite being aware of the dangers of an eating disorder.
Laura, who was once morbidly obese, has made significant progress in losing weight under the guidance of her father and other medical professionals. However, the mother's behavior is causing harm to Laura's physical and mental health, with the stepgrandmother reporting that Laura becomes sick after consuming junk food during their visits.
The situation came to light when the stepgrandmother's daughter-in-law spoke to a doctor about Laura's condition, highlighting the importance of supervised visitation. The court-appointed guardian, Laura's father, was already aware of the mother's behavior and had spoken to her about it in the past.
Now, the stepgrandmother is seeking advice on how to get the mother on board with Laura's treatment plan. She feels that with some guidance from medical professionals and a review of the visitation schedule, they may be able to find a solution that works for everyone involved.
It appears that Laura's struggles may not be entirely her mother's fault, but rather a symptom of underlying issues that require attention. The stepgrandmother is right to seek support from medical professionals and the courts to ensure Laura receives the care she needs.
Meanwhile, in another column, Dear Abby addresses the dilemma faced by a podcast host whose wife has taken away his creative outlet as a condition for their marriage. The husband believes that restricting his freedom of speech and expression may lead to resentment and unhappiness.
Dear Abby advises him to call his wife's bluff and assert his independence. She points out that living according to someone else's rules can stifle personal growth and happiness, especially when it comes to creative pursuits like podcasting.
Ultimately, the decision is up to the couple, but it seems that the husband may be right to follow his heart and pursue his passions, even if it means risking the marriage.
Laura, who was once morbidly obese, has made significant progress in losing weight under the guidance of her father and other medical professionals. However, the mother's behavior is causing harm to Laura's physical and mental health, with the stepgrandmother reporting that Laura becomes sick after consuming junk food during their visits.
The situation came to light when the stepgrandmother's daughter-in-law spoke to a doctor about Laura's condition, highlighting the importance of supervised visitation. The court-appointed guardian, Laura's father, was already aware of the mother's behavior and had spoken to her about it in the past.
Now, the stepgrandmother is seeking advice on how to get the mother on board with Laura's treatment plan. She feels that with some guidance from medical professionals and a review of the visitation schedule, they may be able to find a solution that works for everyone involved.
It appears that Laura's struggles may not be entirely her mother's fault, but rather a symptom of underlying issues that require attention. The stepgrandmother is right to seek support from medical professionals and the courts to ensure Laura receives the care she needs.
Meanwhile, in another column, Dear Abby addresses the dilemma faced by a podcast host whose wife has taken away his creative outlet as a condition for their marriage. The husband believes that restricting his freedom of speech and expression may lead to resentment and unhappiness.
Dear Abby advises him to call his wife's bluff and assert his independence. She points out that living according to someone else's rules can stifle personal growth and happiness, especially when it comes to creative pursuits like podcasting.
Ultimately, the decision is up to the couple, but it seems that the husband may be right to follow his heart and pursue his passions, even if it means risking the marriage.
This situation with Laura's step-grandma is so heartbreaking 
she's already struggling with her own issues and now she's putting her granddaughter in harm's way by feeding her junk food... it's like, I get that she might be coming from a place of love, but isn't that love actually causing more harm? 
. He must be so proud of his daughter for making progress and taking care of herself. I'm sure he'd want to protect her from any harm, especially when it comes to her health.
. And yeah, involving medical professionals and the courts might be the way to go - it's clear they care about Laura's well-being. 
... found out that tiny particulate matter can cause lung cancer and other respiratory issues! They say it's especially deadly for people with pre-existing conditions and kids. Like, who wants to live in a polluted city? 
And it gets worse, the UK just passed a law allowing the government to secretly track citizens' online activity... like, what even is that?! 
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. Maybe a family therapy session or a parenting class would be beneficial for all parties involved 
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i mean what's the deal with that? and dont even get me started on laura herself, shes come so far from being morbidly obese now its just so sad that she has to deal with this drama too 
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. The husband in that Dear Abby column is right to assert his independence and follow his heart, even if it means risking the marriage.
. We need to prioritize our own well-being and happiness so we can be there for others without causing them harm.
I've been in situations where my own space was invaded (aka my partner wanting to 'help' me with everything). It's like, girl, respect the boundaries! 
But at the same time, I can see why he'd want to assert himself. Creativity is such a huge part of who we are, it's gotta be preserved somehow 
. The fact that Laura's dad already knew about this and didn't do anything about it is wild 
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. I'm all for supporting Laura and getting the mom on board with a new plan, but like, how long has this been going on and why hasn't anyone stepped in yet? 
. If someone's taking away your creative outlet as a way to control you, that's not healthy at all 
. You gotta follow your heart and pursue what makes you happy, even if it means taking some risks 
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Your wife can be super controlling, and that's not cool. You do you, boo! Pursue your passions, even if it means taking a risk with the marriage. After all, happiness is key, right? 
anyway i think its time for a reality check... maybe laura's struggles go deeper than just her mom being a bit clueless 
i mean we all need our personal space and creative outlets, esp when it comes to expressin ourselves 
so yeah i think dear abby's advice is spot on... call your wife out and assert ur independence 
maybe then u'll find true happiness 
It's so true that stifling our creativity can lead to resentment and unhappiness. I'd say call her bluff, pursue your passions, and if it doesn't work out, reevaluate the relationship. 
her own eating disorder struggles or summin. we cant just blame the kid 4 everything & assume they'll magically recover. gotta be more empathetic & supportive towards fam members dealin w/ health probs. also, podcast host dude got a point 
about needin freedom to express himself, maybe his wife needs 2 chill out a bit & let him pursue his passions 
. I hope the court-appointed guardian is able to step in and help Laura get the support she needs.
. Give him the space to pursue his passions and see how he grows 
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. Laura's situation is way more complex, but at the end of the day, we gotta support our loved ones in getting the help they need...whether it's junk food or stifling creativity