Seeking Advice: How to Handle My Retired Mom’s Constant Complaints
I’m struggling to balance my responsibilities with my retired mom’s constant complaints. Looking for advice on how to manage this situation effectively.
“I Stopped Financially Supporting My Daughter, Now She Won’t Let Me See My Grandson”
As a retiree, I can no longer afford to provide financial help. It seems that’s why I’m no longer needed, as my daughter doesn’t invite me over or visit with my grandson. It’s heartbreaking to realize that perhaps I was only valued for my financial support. I spent my life working hard, often taking multiple jobs, to give my daughter everything she could need.
We made a decision that night. The next day, we met with a lawyer and drafted a will that left the majority of our estate to various charities we had supported over the years. For Dylan and Neveah, we left a modest sum, enough to help them but not so much that it would lead to further entitlement
My name is Ella, and I am 58 years old. My husband, Frank, is five years my senior. We’re still working, but for the past year and a half, we’ve been contemplating retirement. Throughout our lives, we’ve achieved a lot and managed to save some money. Generally, we’re no different from anyone else: we enjoy what we have, but of course, we always wish for