Co-dependency concept and self-esteem advice
Dear reader outlines co dependency as a learned attitude marked by poor self esteem and need for others approval. It notes symptoms from inability to identify feelings to seeking others acceptance and staying in harmful situations, and points to CoDA groups and books by Melody Beattie for help.
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DR. Gott
Dependents Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
Melody Beattie
Harper & Row
P.O
Phoenix
Seniors' help in Brookfield spurs support and resistance
A reader describes arranging in home care for his mother including a physical therapist and a home health aide, plus Meals on Wheels, while a widow objects to strangers in her home and questions social workers. The column contrasts proactive family aid with resident concerns and invites further community input.
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Brookfield
Q.J.C
Columbia
Grandparents Grammar Sparks Debate Over Nicky's Speech
A new mother worries her 19 month old son Nicholas will pick up grandparents speech issues amid bilingual upbringing. Abby counsels prioritizing family bonds over fear of language flaws and notes grandparents can model proper speech. A second reader seeks boundary tips with a chatty neighbor. Abby suggests honest boundaries and alternatives. An address for a child abuse prevention center is provided for readers seeking help.
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Abby
Nicholas
Nicky
America
Exchange Club Center For the
Minnesota
18Th St. S.E
Owatonna
Minn
Frederick Bridge Club winners lead NABC fundraiser
Overall winners last week's NABC fund raising tournament were Don and Carole Little first Denise Clow and Iris Youetz second Vera Phillips and Lowell Phillips third Hilda Poirier and Bill Seber fourth Betty Snyder and Lydia Falconer fifth Anita Crawford and Colyn Phillips placed third in their section A handicap game is set for Monday at 7 15 p m at the Frederick American Legion
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NABC
Don
Carole Little
Denise Clow
Iris Youetz
Vera Phillips
Lowell Phillips
Hilda Poirier
Bill Seber
Betty Snyder
Lydia Falconer
Anita Crawford
Colyn Phillips
Frederick American Legion
Dr Wallace Advice Columns On Family And AIDS Fears
A reader urges independence from an immature mother while a teen asks about leaving home with a girlfriend. Dr Wallace encourages moving out and visits home. another teen asks about world problems as adults, urging graduates to engage. A pregnant woman with AIDS seeks guidance and is advised to get tested and contact the AIDS Hotline for help.
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DR. Wallace
Helen
el Centro
Calif
Larry
Vicksburg
Baltimore
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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