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Ask Amy: 'Shefault' parent wants to rebalance home life

By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

My story is not unique.

-- Bullied

Dear Bullied: Abusers sometimes use the "apology" mechanism to reoffend. It sounds as if in this case the person who bullied you was mainly seeking to alleviate his own guilt.

There is a way to acknowledge and apologize without triggering past hurt. True humility and tenderness is called for.

Dear Amy: Thank you, for your response to "Bad Friend," whose bestie had twin babies and seemed to complain a lot about it.

You were so right to point out how overwhelming the twin experience can be. And, like you, I wondered if this new mom was suffering from postpartum depression.

 

-- Mom of Twins

Dear Mom: This new mother deserves tons of TLC, help with her babies, and -- a better friend.

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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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