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[quote=Anonymous]Anytime someone asks "do I have a right to be upset......', I roll my eyes and take whatever they say with a grain of salt.  What drama!  Of COURSE, you have a right to your emotions - they're yours and no one else's!  Own them!

I'm SO very glad you're not part of my family of origin.  We know that attendance at an event is not a reflection of our love or respect.  We know that, younger people especially, are more interested in their friends and doing their own thing than attending, yet another, family event.  We recognize that relationships are better nurtured when guilt and shame aren't wielded to get desired behaviors.

Reminders to call/text are great.  Asking for someone to come for an hour or two, fine.  Saying your angry and upset because she didn't complete your picture of a perfect birthday celebration - cringe worthy.  Your DD may have been missed but as long as she acknowledged the birthday and spent a moment chatting with her grandmother by text or phone, good enough. [/quote]

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