Esther advises grandparents on healthy boundaries with grandchildren.
Dear Esther: Healthy Boundaries
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Dear Esther: Update from Toni Jacobsen, JFS Clinical Director
Hello readers! It’s Toni Jacobsen, Clinical Director of Jewish Family Service. Esther is on vacation and getting ready for the holidays with her family, so she asked me to fill in for her this month. Since I don’t have a question from a reader, I thought I would make you aware of a series of programming JFS is planning for you.
Dear Esther: Searching for Joy
For two years I have been caring for my husband, who has dementia, in our home. We have two grown children who live out of state and try to help when they can. I am struggling with finding joy in our lives right now.
Dear Esther: Tired Devoted Wife
For the past two years my spouse has been struggling with an addiction. I am happy that my spouse is in recovery but I am having a difficult time. I feel angry and resentful about the chaos he has brought into our lives.
Dear Esther: Response to Carrie
While I recognize that your questions were just thoughts made public and not necessarily a formal request for advice, the Bubbe in me cannot resist giving you some feedback.