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Activities 6 - The Elk City News October 15, 2022 Son Turns Away From Family Rneys—-Believe It or Not!- When Girlfriend Is Shunned were wrong to “banish” the TWuere ARE Dear Abby girlfriend because, although and now his sons and “com- panion” want all of us who AROUND you were trying to protect your DEAR ABBY: I'm writing be- son, it drove him away from were his friends to organize a 800 species memorial service. They claim F EELS. cause I need some guidance. you and closer to his abuser. It they “don’t know how to do My 21-year-old son, “Den- may be time for your husband nis,” is involved with a young to have a man-to-man talk this kind of thing” My friend woman he met in college. She with Dennis and point out that also has two adult daughters is physically, verbally and emo- his girlfriend’s behavior could and three grandchildren. tionally abusive to him. Dennis indicate that she has emotion- Isn't it the duty of the sur- is very intelligent — a straight- al problems. Normal people do viving family members to do A student, to be exact. We gave not hit and verbally abuse oth- this? While I wouldn’t mind Dennis the best life we possi- ers. He should also tell Dennis providing a list of his friends bly could. His dad and I have that you said what you did be- and phone numbers, I feel the been together for 26 years cause you felt not only disre- sons are lazy and exploitative, and raised him in a nurturing, spected by his girlfriend, but and I'm very uncomfortable Christian environment with also were afraid for him. being asked to form a group strong family ties. Whether it will get through and do a job they should be Tue MINIMUM AGE TO BE When Dennis went away to to your son is anyone's guess, PRESIDENT OF FRANCE IS college, it seems like every- but since he and his abuser doing. I'm not going to par- Just IS years oLp! thing changed. His girlfriend are in college and have access. ticipate, and I wondered what has notable mood swings, be- to a student health center, it you think. -- DISAPPOINTED comes upset when he is near could benefit both of them to GRIEVER family, is very disrespectful get counseling, For Dennis, and the list goes on. Recently, to help him figure out why he DEAR GRIEVER: I think [told Dennis she’s no longer would tolerate being abused; you are absolutely correct. The welcome to our home. Now he for her, to help her gain some honor of giving your friend a has distanced himself from us, self-control. loving and respectful sendoff GONTAIN which is hurtful because he has belongs with his family. By all ANY GHogoLaTe! younger siblings. I want a close DEAR ABBY: I have a friend means provide a list of those relationship with him, but I re- who had been ill for some time. fuse to tolerate his girlfriend. who would like to pay their re- Three years ago, two of his Am I wrong? Please give me adult sons moved in with him spects. And, while you're at it, some advice. -- MISS HIM IN because they'd been kicked out suggest the person who con- THE WEST of their mom’s house. They tacted you reach out to his fa- never got jobs or paid rent. ther’s religious adviser or a lo- DEAR MISS HIM: Yes, you My friend died a month ago, cal funeral home for guidance. ACROSS 1 Idaho neighbor 44000 16 AVS] Nor Wiel | |WHAT'S 5 Necessary Vvia\s VIN NEES RIDICULOUS 2] YO COMPARE) | SIX thing N| TNR GIV/IN\O IMIOL AT AMOUNT 6 |§ YT To THe | |MILUON 9 Where hackles MOEY. |DOLLARS. rise Elmie) §=Elfeifalml ogo! 1/3 /S|H|MBBA|Y qg|O}'ld Get Fuzzy 13 Riviera resort 14 Waste maker | rammee Men EME | 15 Night flyers PMNGEEE! 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