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Dear Abby column confronts survivor of childhood abuse
In a Dear Abby exchange, Abigail Van Buren defends a Florida survivor who faced abuse by her stepfather and urges confronting the mother who enabled the abuse. The writer cites shared experiences, emphasizes accountability, and notes shifts in societal blame toward the aggressor.
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Abby
Florida
Portland
Ore
Gainesville
Fla
Marge Harrison
Eutawville
S.C
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Jeanne Phillips
Pauline Phillips
P.O. Box
Los Angeles