#390: How can I support my mom without getting swamped by her emotions?
Dear Captain Awkward: My dad’s health is declining- in the past three years he’s had a quadruple bypass, and is now on dialysis. My mom, who doesn’t have a big support network and who isn’t talkative...
View Article#416: How do I get a Team You?
Greetings! I have a question about Team You. Mainly, how does obtain such a wondrous thing? I am in a situation where I am the primary caretaker for an elderly parent with serious health issues. She...
View Article#441: Feeling my way as live-in girlfriend to father of an 11-year-old girl
Hello! I didn’t find anything in the archives so I hope I’m not asking this when it’s been covered before. My boyfriend and I live together with his 11 y/o daughter, and I’m having some trouble...
View Article#399: “But you oooowe me!”— entitlement rears its head again
Dear Captain Awkward, I’m a 20-something who’s had a hell of a year. I was in an accident earlier this year and am still recuperating: I’ve had three major surgeries and have one more coming up. I just...
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