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Conflicted's husband should be proud that his wife has a thoughtful and generous dad. It's a beautiful attribute.
– Missing My Dad
Dear Missing: Thank you for this tribute to the tremendous power of love to overwhelm adversity.
(Excuse me now, because I seem to have something in my eye…)
Dear Amy: As someone who grew up with alcoholism running rampant on both sides of my family, “Disgusted”left me truly disgusted.
Amy, your advice was spot on. Disgusted’s friend has an addiction, and addiction is a disease.
It's not a huge ask to support this friend by removing her access to alcohol.
If not enjoying alcohol socially is so inconvenient for Disgusted, her friend would probably have better luck with recovery not having a "friend" who would shame her for relapsing.
– Addicts in the Family
Dear Addicts in the Family: I appreciate your insight and awareness.
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