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Coverage dated September 29, 2026

Dear Annie: My mom says she’s lonely. But my ideas on how to get out, meet people are met with refusals

Headline from The Oregonian

Whenever I suggest ways she could meet people or get out more, she refuses.

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  1. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Dear Annie: Should I feel guilty about my 70-something mom's self isolation? (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    whenever I suggest ways she could meet people or get out more, she refuses.

  2. The Oregonian

    Dear Annie: My mom says she’s lonely. But my ideas on how to get out, meet people are met with refusals (opens The Oregonian)

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    Whenever I suggest ways she could meet people or get out more, she refuses.

  3. MLive

    Dear Annie: I give my lonely mom plenty of suggestions on how to make friends - she rejects them all (opens MLive)

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    Whenever I suggest ways she could meet people or get out more, she refuses.

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