Dear Annie: I'm glad my mom's self-help books are working, but she won't stop lecturing me

Someone wrote to advice columnist Dear Annie about tension with their mother. The mother has been reading self-help books and finds them helpful, but repeatedly lectures the letter-writer about the advice from these books. The letter-writer is frustrated by the constant lecturing, even though they're glad the books are benefiting their mother.

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NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 7d ago

Dear Annie: Mom found happiness in self-help books - but I can't escape her advice

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The OregonianCenter· 7d ago

Dear Annie: How do I support my mom's wellness without becoming her student?

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MLiveLean Right· 7d ago

Dear Annie: I'm glad my mom's self-help books are working, but she won't stop lecturing me