“Nothing you ever do will take away that gratitude. But you have to stop treating me like I’m a delicate flower that will break in half at the slightest breeze. I’m a grown woman. Your brothers and sister are grown-ups too. And while I think we will all always need you, you are not solely responsible for fixing our problems. I’m not fragile, and they’re no longer kids who need a parent. It doesn’t have to be all on you. Let us be a team now. Keep us in the loop. Make decisions with us, not for us. Okay?”
