Advice for healing from childhood sexual abuse and family estrangement
A reader shares lifelong trauma from parental abuse and a mother who enabled the abuser. The columnist urges survivor-led healing, connecting with groups like MaleSurvivor, and careful disclosure decisions while encouraging safe family engagement and ongoing recovery. Also includes reader questions about handling deaths in the family with sensitivity and a note on contacting Amy Dickinson.
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Windy ice bound waters near zero visibility in snow squall
Regional cities report wind west-northwest at 10 to 20 knots. Waters ice covered with visibility near zero due to a snow squall.
Weather data fragment from Burlington to Des Plaines area
Weather summary shows a trace precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 3 PM yesterday. Month to date reads 0.74 inches with a normal of 1.85 inches. Year to date 0.74 inches versus normal 1.85 inches. Cities listed include Burlington Chicago Davenport Decatur DeKalb Des Plaines Dubuque Galena Hammond.
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Frozen ice bar fundraiser for Holland arts council
The Holland Area Arts Council hosts the Frozen ice bar fundraiser to benefit Lakeshore arts programs. It runs 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday Jan 24 at New Holland Brewery beer garden, with cocktails, dancing, a photo booth and a raffle. Tickets are 75 per person for ages 21 and up, including heavy appetizers, beer, wine and entertainment.
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Night continues suspenseful run at Holland Civic Theatre
Elaine's world turns upside down on stage as set pieces rotate and sound effects mingle with suspenseful entrances. Cast includes Russell M Gallas as Sam Hoke and a domestic staff lineup. Lucille Fletcher's two act play first premiered in 1972 Morosco Theatre with film adaptation soon after. Performances run January 25 26 February 1 2 and 7 9 at 7 30 p m with a Feb 3 matinee at 2 p m Tickets 18 adults 16 seniors 10 students Holland Civic Theatre box office 616 396 2021 location 50 W Ninth St Holland NY calendar info at hollandcivictheatre org.
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Winter events and exhibitions at Hope College
Winter happenings feature a dance talk led by Nicole Flinn and a work stress seminar by Marcus Fila at the Haworth Inn with a 12 30 p.m. luncheon priced at 13 dollars. Also opening is the De Pree Art Center exhibition Middle Grounds by Jonathan Clyde Frey and Kruizenga exhibit Once Were Nomads running through May 11. Athletic events include Albion College swimming at 1 p.m. and a men’s basketball home game at 3 p.m. Tickets vary and advance luncheon registration is required.
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