Dear Abby readers share long term family reconciliation in Houston story
A reader updates Dear Abby on healing with his parents after coming out as gay. He recalls a difficult initial reunion, later acceptance by his mother, and a renewed bond before her hospice death. The note also references a follow-up about PFLAG and adoption. The letter ends with a question on restroom etiquette for a caregiver husband.
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Crossword puzzle hints from Heloise column
The reader submitted hints list a vinegar window cleaning tip for winter, plus tips on organizing family photos and storage. Letters from Marvin O and others praise practical household ideas, including packing tape color codes and using air mattresses as tarps for winter items.
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