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Ask Amy: Adult child packs bags for guilt trip

By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

Dear History: Yes, I think you should attempt to locate your brother. You are obviously curious about him, and the search itself could help you to come to terms with aspects of your own life.

It is vital that you keep your expectations in check. DNA can be a powerful connector, but DNA does not determine a person's character or emotional health.

Dear Amy: "Dismissed and Invisible" has politely and patiently waited for people to stop interrupting or talking over her, to no avail.

When I find myself in similar situations, I often say with great effectiveness, "I'm sorry, I didn't realize I was done."

-- Kimberly

 

Dear Kimberly: I love this phrasing. Thank you.

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(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)


 

 

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