Woman betrayed by mother after abuse and estrangement
A reader recounts childhood sexual abuse by a stepfather and a mother who blamed the survivor, leading to ongoing family estrangement. Dear Annie advises staying in contact during meals, hoping the mother gains resolve, while noting the mother's failure to stand up to the abuser. The column closes with Annie’s authorship and contact details.
Diverticulosis does not become cancer in most cases
Dear Dr. Donohue explains diverticulosis involves pea sized pouches in the colon not cancer. Most cases cause no pain. diverticulitis is painful and can bleed. Diet high in fiber helps. symptoms of gas bloating or bowel changes warrant doctor visit.
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Message in a bottle from son finds its place home
In St Petersburg Florida a sun scorched bottle left by Roger Clay as a child was found in a canal on the Fourth of July and returned to his mother this week almost five years after his death in a motorcycle crash on July 10 1998 nine days after his 21st birthday.
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