Sue finds out about Rachel after Macy steps in and meddles

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Macy's Meddling: Day 5; a woman reads a note saying "Gone out with Sue. Don't wait up. Love Dad x" and reacts with frustration.

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DEIDRE SAYS: WHILE it’s a big adjustment witnessing your dad make romantic connections, he deserves the chance to be happy and in a relationship again.

You are young and living at home now but in the not too distant future, you’ll no doubt start to make your own way in the world, at which point your dad would be on his own.

Wouldn’t you rather he find someone he can share his life and interests with?

Give Sue a chance, you never know you may get on well with her.

No one can ever replace your mum and no wise woman would ever try and take her place.

It may help to have bereavement therapy so that you can work through the pain you feel after your mum’s death.

My support pack Bereavement has more information.

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