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Dear Abby: Pregnant woman mulls choice to have godmother in delivery room, but not her alcoholic mom

  • An adult child of an alcoholic is considering who to have in the delivery room during childbirth, expressing concerns about her mother's behavior and past trauma.
  • The patient prefers her godmother's presence for emotional support, as she feels her mother brings toxic energy that could negatively impact her health.
  • The advice given suggests being honest with the mother about the decision, emphasizing that the birth experience is for the patient, not her mother.
  • Dear Abby, written by Abigail Van Buren, offers guidance on prioritizing the patient's needs during childbirth.
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Chicago Sun TimesChicago Sun Times

Dear Abby: How do I tell my alcoholic mother she can't join me in delivery room?

DEAR ABBY: I am an adult child of an alcoholic. My mother is a mean drunk. While growing up, I had to act as her therapist and deal with her co-dependency. I have been lucky to have processed a lot of the trauma in therapy and to have a loving and healthy family of my own now. We actively avoid Mom after 3 p.m. because I don't want my kids subjected to her cruelty. I do not think it is healthy for them to be around abusive, inebriated people.I a…

·Chicago, United States
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Penn LivePenn Live

Dear Abby: My alcoholic mom wants to be in the delivery room when I give birth

DEAR ABBY: I am an adult child of an alcoholic. My mother is a mean drunk. While growing up, I had to act as her therapist and deal with her co-dependency. I have been lucky to have processed a lot of the trauma in therapy and to have a loving and healthy family of my own now. We actively avoid Mom after 3 p.m. because I don’t want my kids subjected to her cruelty. I do not think it is healthy for them to be around abusive, inebriated people.

·Harrisburg, United States
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Toronto SunToronto Sun

DEAR ABBY: Alcoholic wants to be in the room for grandchild's birth

DEAR ABBY: I am an adult child of an alcoholic. My mother is a mean drunk.

·Toronto, Canada
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Syracuse NYSyracuse NY

Dear Abby: Grandma is not entitled to be at the birth, especially not THIS grandma

DEAR ABBY: I am an adult child of an alcoholic. My mother is a mean drunk. While growing up, I had to act as her therapist and deal with her co-dependency. I have been lucky to have processed a lot of the trauma in therapy and to have a loving and healthy family of my own now. We actively avoid Mom after 3 p.m. because I don’t want my kids subjected to her cruelty. I do not think it is healthy for them to be around abusive, inebriated people.

·Syracuse, United States
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Staten Island AdvanceStaten Island Advance

Dear Abby: I don’t want my alcoholic mom at my baby’s delivery

I do want my Godmother there. How do I deal with this?

·Richmond County, United States
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Dear Abby: My mother is a mean drunk and I don’t want her in the delivery room with me when I give birth

I’d rather not have to deal with her narcissism while giving birth.

·New Jersey, United States
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New Hampshire Union Leader broke the news in New Hampshire, United States on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
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