A mother who volunteered to care for her son’s best friend with special needs for two weeks while his mother was away is feeling unappreciated after not receiving a thank you or compensation. Despite canceling her own plans to help, the mother of the special needs child did not acknowledge her efforts. The caregiver wonders if she is overreacting and if she should address the issue with the other mother.
In response, Dear Annie advises that the lack of gratitude was indeed rude and suggests that it might be best to let it go. While the caregiver gained a valuable experience from helping out, it seems that a close friendship with the other mom may not be in the cards. Gratitude is a gift that enriches both the giver and receiver, and unfortunately, the other mother missed out on that opportunity.
The column also announces the release of Annie Lane’s second anthology, “How Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?” which features favorite columns on marriage, infidelity, communication, and reconciliation. Readers are encouraged to send their questions to Dear Annie for advice.
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