Dear Annie and Edge column on toxic mother and patient tales
A distressed reader seeks advice on escaping a toxic mother whose harassment includes voicemails and public mischaracterizations. An Edge response warns manipulation is hard without cooperation, suggests restraining order, unlisted number, therapy, and careful planning before moving. Additional letters discuss spousal participation in events and opioid addiction treatment with Suboxone.
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Heloise tips to stay motivated for fall goals
Linda H from Omaha urges readers to set small, manageable goals for weight loss quitting smoking and exercise. Celebrate tiny wins avoid self punishment and rely on support. Also a reader shares a car interior hack using pipe insulation to reduce rattle and clutter. A foster lab Bella is highlighted with a Pet Pal photo.
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Omaha
Neb
Heloise
Dennis
San Antonio
Bella
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Bath sponge hacks and citrus ice tips from readers
A Houston reader shares washing kitchen sponges in the washer until worn, repurposing them as bathroom sponges labeled bath. A Port Charlotte reader suggests taking hard pills with soft foods like yogurt and applesauce, plus freezing lemon rind strips for a pretty twist in drinks.
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Heloise
Houston
Angela C
Port Charlotte
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