Dear Abby: Survivor shares boundaries after abuse and funeral
A New York survivor thanks Abby for supporting boundaries after excluding a harmful cousin at a funeral. The letter highlights healing with SIA and therapy and urges others to live as survivors. A separate Wisconsin reader asks how to tell a reluctant potential partner about her feelings, fearing loss.
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Larry
Incest Anonymous
SIA
Janet
New York
Dear Head Over Heels What to Do When Love Is Not Mutual
The speaker advises staying silent is not a solution yet pressuring Peter for an early commitment is wrong. Express your true feelings without demanding a pledge and assess reciprocation before deciding to move on. It’s painful to watch a loved one become involved with someone else.
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Abby
Wisconsin
Peter
Slow Cooker Hacks For Winter Comfort Meals
Winter tips recommend using a slow cooker to save money and make hearty meals. Suggest checking resale shops for a lid, cleaning nonremovable pots with soap and water, and soaking baked on food by filling and warming the pot for 20 30 minutes to loosen stuck residue.
Newer slow cookers add a warm setting for kept foods
The King Features Syndicate notes modern slow cookers include a warm setting to keep foods dips and beverages at serving temperature. The feature prevents overcooking by avoiding frequent peeking though the text hints that opening the lid affects cooking time.
Crossword puzzle clues and hints from a reader
A dense list of across and down crossword clues with partial answers and hints. The note ends with a cooking tip about using a slow cooker safely while away and a signature Heloise.
Gravy and Potatoes Kept Hot Using Kitchen Tools
Dear Heloise shares tips for large family dinners. She uses insulated glass-lined coffee carafes to keep gravy hot during serving and slow cookers to keep mashed potatoes warm for return trips.
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Heloise
Cereal Storing Tricks and Kitchen Hacks Shared
Readers share simple tips for pantry efficiency and fresher produce. Jean from Torrington pours cereals into clear bags to save space and keep freshness, while Celery can be kept crisper by trimming the bottom and storing in water. Patti from Humble notes refraining from waste with holiday prep. Treva from Florida repurposes oil can tops as cookie cutters.
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Heloise
Jean
Torrington
Conn
Patti C
Humble
Texas
Treva Easterling
Florida
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