Dear Eric: My husband passed away 12 days ago after an extended illness. I have two stepkids.

Two days after my husband died, one of the kids started asking for some of my husband’s belongings, then unveiled his plan to “help me build a house” on some vacant land I own to “fulfill my husband’s dream.”

I was taken aback. I told him I was spent from taking care of my husband and am not making any decisions.

I’ve repeatedly told him since then that I’m not making any decisions for at least a year. He badmouths my deceased husband and is now giving me the silent treatment. I have told my other stepson and am not sure what they may have discussed.

My patience is running out and I’m about to tell him off. How do I better handle this?

– Out of Patience

Dear Patience: I’m sorry about the l

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