I’ve asked for some basic help around the house—things like putting dishes away and cleaning up after herself—but my requests haven’t been listened to. So, from now on, I’m stepping back and allowing her to take responsibility for her own needs. If she wants to go to the shops, she’ll need to make her own way there. If she needs to collect her medication, she’ll need to arrange that herself as well. I’m not hee mother, and I’m not her chauffeur. Helping someone is one thing; being taken for granted is another. This isn’t about being cruel. It’s about setting a boundary and making it clear that responsibility works both ways. Sometimes a little tough love is necessary when kindness and repeated requests are being taken advantage of.

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