Dear Abby reader reveals long battle after stepfather abuse
A reader describes years of childhood sexual abuse by a stepfather, family rejection after reporting, and subsequent mental health struggles. The abuser served a decade in prison and died soon after. The writer has faced repeated hospitalizations for PTSD, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
Dear Abby Rows Over Family Abuse and Wedding Costs
A survivor asks how to handle a lack of apology from a mother who abused them. Advice urges professional therapy before decisions and states the mother bears guilt. Separate Wisconsin reader endorses keeping distance while noting whistleblowing on a stepfather. A second letter supports a father's stance on alcohol at his sons weddings and paying only for dinner.
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