"Family Therapy Invitation: A Parent's Guide to Navigating a Daughter's Request"

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A mother, who never felt a strong emotional bond with her daughter, has been asked to join her in family therapy as her daughter's pregnancy is bringing up a lot of feelings. The mother is conflicted about attending, fearing that revealing her true feelings might be cruel. However, the advice given suggests that attending the therapy with an open mind could improve their relationship, especially if the mother values her relationship with her daughter and future grandchild. It's recommended that she listens and reflects rather than sharing all her feelings immediately.
Topics:science#advice#communication#emotional-support#family-therapy#mother-daughter-relationship#parenting
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