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

stood illuminated against the night sky, a testament to both grandeur and the inevitable fall of empires.

“How fitting,” I whispered to myself.

“Oh, look at this!” Eleanor exclaimed, entering first. She was greeted with enthusiastic applause from the waiting family members who had arrived in the second van.

One by one, everyone moved toward the large continue reading …