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Dear Abby Dismisses Consent for Depression Treatment
A letter from a reader in Oklahoma describes years of verbal abuse and low mood amid a controlling husband who opposes anti depressants. Abby urges seeking medical care and possible marriage counseling, prioritizing the writer’s mental health and safety. A second letter from New York asks about a sister living with the writer after her husband’s death, with Abby advising the sister move to independent arrangements and set a firm date.
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Abby
Oklahoma
June
Torn
New York
Abigail van Buren
Jeanne Phillips
Pauline Phillips
DearAbby
Los Angeles
U.S
Mount Morris