Monthly Archives: July 2026

The Conversations We Avoid Part 3

“My brother thinks I’m interfering.” It is one of the most common things we hear. One sibling lives nearby, but the other lives two hundred miles away. One sees Mum every week, the other speaks to her every Sunday. Both … Continue reading

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The Conversations We Avoid – Part 2

“I’m fine” “I don’t need any help.” “I’m managing perfectly well.” “Don’t fuss.” For many families, these are some of the hardest words to hear. Not because they are unreasonable, but because they often bring an important conversation to an … Continue reading

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The Conversations We Avoid – Part 1

“Mum… can we talk about money?” There are few conversations more difficult than the ones we know we probably ought to have. Not because we don’t care. Quite the opposite, because we care deeply. Many adult children recognise the moment. … Continue reading

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The generation caught in the middle.

There comes a point in many people’s lives when well established family roles begin to change. The people who once looked after us slowly begin to need our help. It’s rarely dramatic, but happens gradually, a parent may ask for … Continue reading

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