A recent Dear Abby column addressed two different family issues. In the first letter, a reader expressed concern about young relatives running around and causing a disturbance at a funeral and subsequent meal. The reader worried about a similar situation occurring at their son’s upcoming wedding and wanted advice on how to address the issue with the children’s parents. Abby suggested directly informing the parents that such behavior would not be tolerated at the wedding.
In the second letter, a reader shared their realization that they were born to replace an older brother who was legally taken away in the ‘80s. The reader felt overshadowed by the memory of this lost sibling and believed their mother resented them for not being him. Abby advised the reader to consider discussing their feelings with their mother and seeking closure on the matter with the help of a licensed family therapist.
Abigail Van Buren, known as Jeanne Phillips, writes the Dear Abby column, which was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Readers can contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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