Family boundaries and celebrations: Why exclusion from a dinner plan led to a difficult decision regarding a birthday event

warm, steady, and approached from his two o’clock. “You made it. Welcome.”

Ethan halted, shifting his weight. He offered a faint, practiced smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Please, just call me Ethan.”

“That’s perfectly fine, Ethan,” she replied, the smile evident in her tone. “I’m Karen. I’ll be guiding you through the evaluation process today.continue reading …