[Dailydrool] Standing up to Mom

[rebecca lando]

Hi Pam,

I agree with the advice everyone else has given. Tell your mom now, not
later, that you've thought a lot about it and have decided that Mitzi should
have his or her own resting spot in the yard when the time comes. Don't
offer to help right off the bat; it'll sound like pleading and weakness on
your part. Offer to help if and when your mom protests. Stand firm and let
her know Popeye's spot is very personal and dear to you and you refuse to
violate that. Leave it at that, and just let her know this is your decision
and you're sticking to it. Don't let her bully or guilt trip you. Giving in
to her demands won't make either of you feel any more loved by the other and
since this is clearly an important issue to you, you must stand up for your
wishes.

Good luck!

-Rebecca
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