How sad, Bluerain! Your mom is obviously the one with the loose screw. I don't really think it matters when she purchased the card....the mere fact that she did it and thought it was funny speaks for itself. Did anyone discuss with her the inappropriateness of the card, given the circumstances? Does she at all understand why this could be hurtful to your sister? Is your mom in therapy? She certainly is in need of it. How did your sister react to this?

Lynne,
Mom of Lilah, age 19 - home from therapeutic boarding school; off meds since 7/23/10. 
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