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In a Dear Abby column, a reader asks if she’s selfish for feeling upset after sharing a health concern with her partner, only to have him redirect the conversation to his own issues. Abby reassures she’s not selfish and urges a serious, collaborative talk to plan a mutual approach to health and support. The piece also includes a second letter on service-dog etiquette and access considerations.
Two Dear Abby letters describe a toxic, abusive family: the youngest sibling was repeatedly punished for others’ misdeeds and even faced the possibility that a brother was the real offender; Sara may have been raped by that brother, leaving the writer ostracized. Abby says the family needs abuse counseling and directs the reader toRAINN for support. In a second case, she tells a writer dealing with a depressed, dismissive father to set boundaries—invite help or move out and seek senior-services assistance if needed.
A woman writes to Dear Abby about her controlling husband who restricts her interactions with friends and family, prioritizing himself over her children from a previous marriage. Abby advises seeking legal counsel to consider divorce. Another reader asks for advice on dealing with a sister-in-law's defensive attitude and poor parenting, to which Abby suggests refraining from giving advice unless there's physical abuse, which should be reported. Abby also extends New Year wishes to her readers, hoping for a less stressful year ahead.