Dear Eric: This is the first time I have ever sounded in on a letter in your column but the one from “Not My Daughter” tipped the scales and I feel moved to share.

The writer, who described herself as disabled, was concerned about an upcoming visit from her terminally ill husband’s adult daughter. She states the daughter steals from their home and “has told my husband that she wants me to leave when she comes to visit”.

The writer was asking about secretly recording the daughter’s nasty comments and behavior. Eric, you were absolutely spot on to dissuade her from this potentially illegal method. However, I’d like to add that this behavior hints strongly of elder abuse and I’d ask if there is another trusted adult friend or family member (maybe even two or three others) she could invite

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