In-Laws

Dressing the Dead

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My mother-in-law and I were not close, but when she died I was tasked with this surprisingly intimate choice.

His Sister Was Dying as We Were Falling in Love

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I learned of her illness shortly after our first date. Her absence remains a presence still.

Resenting My Mother-in-Law — Even More Than Usual

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After losing her mom to cancer, one reader finds it harder to contend with her difficult mother-in-law. Our advice guru explains how to keep the peace.