Dealing with questions about deceased children in grief
Dear Abby shares varied reader responses to questions about how many children a grieving mother has. Advice suggests stating three children or simply the number, while acknowledging the loss when appropriate, and avoiding probing remarks. The column notes sensitivity, personal choice, and common conversational traps.
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Dear Abby Advice on Surrogacy and Social Etiquette
Abigail Van Buren known as Jeanne Phillips answers a reader’s party remark about expecting twins and a surrogate. The column notes Abby’s history and where to write for advice.
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Death toll in Iraq rises to 1,721 Americans
As of Monday, June 20, at least 1,721 U.S. military members have died since marching into Iraq in March 2003. Of these, at least 1,324 were from hostile action, with five military civilians among the total. The AP tally edges the Defense Department count by one. International deaths include 89 British, 25 Italian, 18 Ukrainian, 17 Polish, 11 Spanish, and one each for several other nations.
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