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Re:Ask HN: What is the best advice you got on any aspect of ... by tcbawo on Wednesday February 15, 2023 @08:21AM (#34803425)
I can think of a person in my family that needs to be needed in this way. Since I am somewhat independent, she is put off, probably subconsciously. Trying to find ways to be needed feels artificial. It’s hard to reconcile this. Maybe therapy.
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Re:Ask HN: What is the best advice you got on any aspect of ... by urthor on Wednesday February 15, 2023 @07:44PM (#34813314)
Explain, clearly, the fact you're perfectly alright.

And, lay out for them another important job to get on with.

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