Dear Annie: Casual friendship becomes laborious when woman suffers medical issues
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Key Points:
- A reader, "Not a Taxi," seeks advice on ending her caretaking role for a longtime acquaintance, Loretta, who faces mobility issues and mental health challenges, without hurting her feelings or lying.
- Annie advises that the relationship has shifted from friendship to caretaking, which has become overwhelming, and recommends setting firm boundaries by telling Loretta she can no longer provide transportation or manage appointments.
- Annie suggests encouraging Loretta to rely on her family and previously recommended citywide transportation services, emphasizing that Loretta must take responsibility if she chooses not to use them.
- In a separate query, a homeowner who received mail addressed to the deceased previous owner is advised to mark the envelope "Return to sender -- recipient deceased" before mailing it
