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		<title>When families disintegrate, there&#8217;s no right way or time</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Addictions]]></category>
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		<title>Helpful neighbours are wonderful until it becomes too familiar</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[appreciated]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breakups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cancer]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[overwhelm]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[respect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shy]]></category>
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		<title>Only children have a tough time managing elderly parents alone</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caregiver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caregiving]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[confirmation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dementia]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[frustrated]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health issues]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[only child]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[palliative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relocation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Remarriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[respite]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[responsibilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[selfish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[siblings]]></category>
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		<title>Communal spaces should not be used for private dealings</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[tipping]]></category>
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		<title>Milestones happen at different times for people; you&#8217;re allowed to celebrate yours</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/milestones-happen-at-different-times-for-people-youre-allowed-to-celebrate-yours/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/milestones-happen-at-different-times-for-people-youre-allowed-to-celebrate-yours/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[celebrations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Commitment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compassion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conception&pregnancy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engaged]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engagement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feelings]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[grandparenting]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[siblings]]></category>
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		<title>Think outside the box when dealing with children</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Addictions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bonding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boundaries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[control]]></category>
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		<title>Do everything you can so you know you&#8217;ve done your best</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[behaviour]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bravery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cheating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crisis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[estrangement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[false accusations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[grandparent alienation]]></category>
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		<title>Annual celebrations can get overwhelming</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[abuse]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[child abuse]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Thanksgiving]]></category>
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		<title>The sandwich generation is a tough season of life</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[dementia]]></category>
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		<title>Ages and stages; everyone is affected</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[community]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[family support]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[habits]]></category>
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