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When family betrayal requires both boundaries and compassion

My brother stole money from our elderly mother and the family wants to cut him off completely, but I know he's struggling with addiction and wonder if there's a way to hold him accountable while still helping him heal.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A person seeks balance between protecting a vulnerable family member and maintaining relationship with someone who caused harm.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Ubuntu justice — healing over punishment?”

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