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She left her children and they will not take back

Dear Abby: I think my parents are enabling me to take advantage of my sister. Ginny Phillips She has endured depression for most of her life. She has two children aged children and children, before CO Weed, she suffered from depression and was a stay-at-home mom for six years. Back …

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My sister told my son what I keep secret

Dear Abby: My husband was a drug addict 18 years ago. It was a very difficult time for us; He underwent rehabilitation and we were almost divorced. Ginny Phillips Fast-forward: He is doing well and, although we still have problems, he has not used heavy drugs for 17 years. To …

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How should we talk to him about his fat?

Dear Abby: My husband’s sister is obese obese, and we are very concerned about her health. We know its weight is a delicate subject, but if it had sunk into the pond instead of fat, we would have tried to throw it the same kind of lifeline. Ginny Phillips We …

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My son’s girlfriend is rich, and that’s a problem

Dear Amy: My wife and I share your column at breakfast. Can you arrange this for us? Columnist Amy Dickinson (Bill Hogan / Chicago Tribune) Our son, senior in college, claims he has found the love of his life. “Ashley” is also senior. They have been dating for more than …

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