My mother-in-law and I only started getting along after my husband died. I knew I had to take care of her.

• 07/23/2024, 7:55 AM
• businessinsider.com

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I promised my husband David that after he lost his battle with cancer, I would care for his mom. At 93, Joy was active and independent, living in her New York City apartment. I never imagined she would live eight more years to 101.