Son's whirlwind womanizing has father worried
You should write to your mom, telling her your own truth -- that you are very concerned about her illness and the impact of stress on her health. Tell her that you love her and that you worry about her. Ask her to pull back and to protect herself.
Your job is to continue your education and to build a good life for yourself. You can't be helpful to others if you also get pulled under.
Dear Amy: I'm responding to the letter from "Upset," the stepfather whose felon stepson had become religious, and wanted to move in with the parents.
As a former law enforcement worker/counselor, many drug-using felons ''find'' religion in prison.
Why, I can't say -- perhaps they see it as a form of salvation -- but it rarely sticks.
Your advice was totally correct. The mother needs to get help to stop enabling. This is paramount.
-- JMC
Dear JMC: Thank you.
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