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The Ultimate Tug-of-War

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Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS
Apr 16, 2025
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Welcome to the emotional Thunderdome.
On one end: your aging parents, who suddenly forget how to use the microwave but remember every childhood mistake you ever made.
On the other: your teenager, who knows everything about life and also how to leave wet towels on your bed like it’s a sacred ritual.

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And there you are—center…

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