Dear Abby Advice for a friend’s slow decline on Facebook
A reader asks how to help a childhood friend battling substance abuse, infidelity, and divorce who resists treatment. The reply notes options for someone with clinical low mood and self medication and encourages support when the person asks for help.
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Emotions Anonymous Helps People Seek Support
The text outlines Emotions Anonymous, started in 1971, offering chat, Skype, phone, and in person meetings for those with emotional difficulties. It emphasizes admitting a problem and seeking help, with information at emotionsanonymous.org.
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Emotions Anonymous
Emotionsanonymous.org
Romance and resolve in Sagittarius forecast
The astrology column urges Sagittarius to pursue new interests and expand friendships while guarding privacy. It warns against drama and urges decisive action, study, and teamwork, noting romance is favored and time will smooth conflicts if approached with integrity.
When the little girl drew a smiley on the wall
A child used lipstick to draw a smiley on the wall and was frowned upon for the act. The sentence reflects social disapproval of the mess and defacement, aligning with the puzzle clue of an often drawn sprung double.
NEA Crossword Puzzle Clues Across and Down
Puzzle clues list across and down with numbered entries from 1 to 60 including hints like Watch secretly and Go by car. The reader fills a standard crossword grid with various answers ranging from common words to names and phrases.
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