Rather than approaching it with a long-simmering grievance (“I’m not responsible for these people”), say this instead: “What can I do to help?”

The Financial Therapy Association takes a holistic approach to managing personal finances, including your history, anxieties, relationships, and your emotional life. Other organizations that may be worth contacting include the American Association of Daily Money Managers, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the National Consumer Law Center.

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