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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What exactly? They have a roof over their head, true? Food to eat? What exactly is the problem?[/quote] Bills. They don’t live outside their means— they keep the heat low and wear blankets and sweaters for example— but somehow SS isn’t enough and, like I said, they have no supplemental income from any retirement savings. So when something BIG comes up (last time it was a roof leak), she cries and complains, as one does in their situation, absolutely, if not just from regret.[/quote] Just listen to her complain, and try to do small things to cheer her up. That could be sending a text message picture of beautiful things, or mailing some cookies, or sending a small amount of money that you can afford, and saying, this won't fix the problem but do try to take your mind off of it. I think if that's all you can do, then do it. [/quote]
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