Dear Abby readers clash over childless couple humor
A reader laments a humorous column about being childless and shares 11 years of marriage and 10 miscarriages. The exchange ends with a bitter, morbid reply and Abby’s note that the piece was not serious. Readers are invited to read letters from other couples who find no joy in childlessness.
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Dear Abby readers respond to Childless Couple satire
A Compassionate Parent writes that a Dear Abby satire on childless couples caused pain for those who long to have a child. Abby replies that the piece was meant to be humorous and asks forgiveness while promising readers will share letters about the humor tomorrow.
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