Should I feel angry at my parents for not attending my daughter’s birthday?

A mother expresses her disappointment in her parents and in-laws for not being as involved in their granddaughter’s life as they had initially promised. Her parents are busy caring for her half-brother with autism, while her in-laws prioritize their own hobbies and interests over spending time with their grandchild. The mother feels alone in raising her daughter and is upset that her parents couldn’t make it to her birthday party. Dear Abby advises her not to dwell on her feelings of anger and resentment, but rather to accept the situation and move on. Feelings are not right or wrong, but holding onto negative emotions will only harm her relationship with her family. Dear Abby reminds the mother to focus on what’s important and to understand that everyone has their own priorities and limitations. The column was written by Abigail Van Buren and founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O.Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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