"Dealing with Demands: Navigating Requests for Costly Items After a Loved One's Unexpected Passing"

A reader seeks advice from Amy Dickinson after feeling taken advantage of by her sister-in-law, who asked for expensive items belonging to their late mother. Amy advises the reader to acknowledge and process their negative feelings, recognize their right to speak their truth, and allow themselves to grieve. She also encourages the reader to consider forgiving their sister-in-law and adjusting to the new reality while giving themselves permission to feel and express their emotions.