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Washington Post
2 days ago
- Health
- Washington Post
Carolyn Hax: Without explanation, sister-in-law no-shows care for dying mom
Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My sister-in-law, Meg, and I have been close from Day 1. We've raised our kids together and supported each other through life's lows and highs. When my father-in-law, her dad, was diagnosed with dementia, we were a natural team — plus my husband, of course — supporting my mother-in-law. But when my mother-in-law was diagnosed with cancer, Meg just disappeared. She made herself scarce emotionally and physically. Everything was left to me and my husband.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dad Makes Major Home Renovation When His Daughter, Grandkids Move in After Her Divorce (Exclusive)
When starting over felt impossible, her parents turned their garage - and their support - into a foundation for a new chapter At just 19 years old, Ericka Andrade got married, seeing it as the easiest way to leave home and pursue college out of state. Six years later, her marriage unraveled, and by 2024, after a difficult three-year divorce process, she found herself starting over as a single mother of two. With few options, she returned to her parents' home in Houston to regroup and begin searching for a new place to live. That's when her father, Porfirio Andrade, stepped in with a solution that was both practical and deeply personal: he offered to convert his garage into a livable and affordable space for his daughter and grandsons. 'He converted the garage into a mini apartment with two bedrooms, a combined kitchen, living, and dining area, and a full bathroom,' Ericka tells PEOPLE exclusively. 'My parents live on an acre lot, so we face the back of the house, which gave us space for a playground and soccer goals.' Her father handled nearly all of the renovation himself, with support from his wife, children, and even his grandsons, who helped by passing tools and staying close by. Most evenings, he worked late into the night, after a full day at his regular job. His dedication transformed the project into a labor of love, built as much with determination as with drywall and nails. 'He doesn't have formal construction experience, but he was a military official and instructor in Mexico and later worked as a welder for 13 years,' Ericka reveals. 'He learned most of what he needed from friends.' It took her father about five months to turn his vision into reality. 'I've been furnishing it little by little, I'm being intentional about making the space feel like us – cozy and personal, not just decorated,' Ericka says. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Following her divorce, Ericka says her family was 'heartbroken.' Her parents had been married for over 30 years, so navigating a situation like this was unfamiliar territory for the whole family. Despite the challenges, they offered unwavering support in every way they could. 'They've supported me through everything. Even when I got married at 19 against their wishes, they still stood by me,' she admits. 'They've helped with school, work, and the boys. I have a full-time job and go to college, which can be overwhelming, but they always step in to help.' Despite having a 50-50 custody agreement with her ex-husband, who has always been involved in the kids' lives, Ericka's parents help out every way they can, giving her time to work on school assignments. 'At first, it felt dark and uncertain. Now I see it as one of the biggest blessings," Ericka says of her divorce. "I discovered a strength I didn't know I had, and I feel unstoppable. I truly couldn't have done it without my parents and their constant support.' Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Malay Mail
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Taylor Swift's dad recovering after quintuple bypass, singer and family by his side
LOS ANGELES, July 18 — Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, is reportedly 'doing fantastic' after undergoing a quintuple bypass surgery — and true to form, the Grammy-winning singer was right there with him through it all. According to the New York Daily News, the 73-year-old had the major heart operation more than a month ago, not due to a heart attack, but because of something doctors spotted during a routine checkup. A spokesman for Swift confirmed to the Daily News that the singer, 35, along with her mother Andrea and younger brother Austin, were by Scott's side during his surgery and recovery. It's a rare update on the health of the Swift family, who've quietly weathered personal health battles over the years. In 2015, Taylor revealed in a now-deleted Tumblr post that Andrea had been diagnosed with cancer, a moment that inspired her to urge fans to get their loved ones checked. In a 2019 Elle essay, she opened up further: 'Both of my parents have had cancer, and my mom is now fighting her battle with it again. It's taught me that there are real problems and then there's everything else.' That emotional period inspired the ballad Soon You'll Get Better, a raw tribute to her mother. Scott, a regular backstage fixture during Taylor's record-breaking Eras Tour alongside Andrea, made headlines earlier this year for a separate incident in Australia. He was accused of assaulting a photographer after an encounter in Sydney. At the time, a Swift spokesman told the Daily News that 'two individuals were aggressively pushing their way towards Taylor, grabbing at her security personnel, and threatening to throw a female staff into the water.' Authorities ultimately chose not to pursue charges. For now, though, it's clear that the Swift family is focused on what matters most — each other. 'Doing fantastic,' the rep told the Daily News. And for Swifties everywhere, that's the kind of update worth singing about.
