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Learn to say no without guilt. Try:
“I can’t help you now, but I wish you the best in finding a solution.”
Those who truly love you do not pressure or emotionally blackmail you.
Best gifts for your loved ones
3️⃣ The Infantilizer (who treats you like a child)
Older adults are often denied their autonomy, facing relatives who assume they can no longer make decisions on their own:
“Let me handle your money.”
“Don’t go out alone.”
“You don’t understand technology.”
Though these may be well-intentioned, they strip you of independence, leaving you feeling powerless and damaging your self-worth.
✅ What can you do?
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