DEAR ABBY: Relationship with daughter has deteriorated amid hardships

In the midst of a deteriorating relationship with her controlling daughter, who is in counseling partially due to her, a concerned mother in Texas has decided to stay in a hotel instead of her daughter’s home while helping her through surgery to avoid feeling like a hypocrite. The mother struggles to communicate with her daughter without it escalating into a shouting match and disrespect, leading her to withdraw. Seeking advice on how to navigate the strained relationship, she is encouraged to keep visits with her daughter and son-in-law short to maintain her sanity.

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