“I’ve stopped trying to fix my father. He’s in poor health, and...

“I’ve stopped trying to fix my father. He’s in poor health, and I’ve been trying to get him to exercise more and eat right. Every time I would visit him, I’d suggest improvements to his diet and routine. He’d never listen, I’d get frustrated, he’d get angry, and it would always end in tension. So I’ve decided to let it go, and spend our remaining time together on his terms.”