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Grandma Grief and a Teen’s Dilemma in Dear Abby
A worried 17 year old asks if she should confront her grandmother about a close family friend visiting after her grandfather’s death. Abby advises keeping feelings private, supports her grandmother’s grieving, and suggests grief counseling for the teen. A second letter from a 47 year old woman in Rhode Island seeks guidance about an eight year relationship with an alcoholic partner, urging counseling and self-worth.
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