Dear Ann on breaking free from domineering parents
A reader argues that emotional control by manipulative parents can be overcome. The letter recounts personal abuse, guilt trips, and ultimatums, detailing therapy and distance as steps to healthier self-respect and independence. A second writer agrees, noting not all parents are controlling and counseling helps.
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Food Disorders and Bulimia Overview
The article explains bulimia and anorexia nervosa as separate syndromes with binge eating and purging patterns. It notes late day binges, loss of control, weight concerns, and cycles of dieting, vomiting, or laxative use. Complications include dehydration, heart issues, kidney problems, tooth enamel loss, and possible hospitalization for refeeding and therapy.
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Tennessee Turn-of-the-Century Dishes Rise in Mary Bobo Cookbook
A Southern cooking overview profiles Miss Mary Bobo’s Tennessee dishes from a Lynchburg boarding house. The 120-recipe collection highlights country fried steak, creamed chicken, asparagus almond casserole, garlic cheese grits, and desserts like sweet potato pie and Tennessee whiskey cake. A feature recipe for Sweet Potatoes with Pecans includes bourbon and pecans baked into a creamy mash, serving 6 to 8.
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