Ask Amy and marriage advice on reconciliation and parenting
A reader asks if years of separation mean reconciliation is possible while the columnist advises giving up the marriage for a fresh start. Another letter requests guidance on supporting a wife with postpartum mood issues amid family critique of breastfeeding and parenting. The columnist endorses protective boundaries and mental health screening, and offers contact details for Ask Amy.
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Dear Abby Advice Letters Highlight Family Strain and Divorce Worry
A reader laments being a lifelong family support figure who was abandoned at a brother's funeral and damaged by an enemy's speech. The response urges building reciprocal relationships and widening the social circle for healthier ties. Another letter seeks guidance on divorce risks amid long-distance strain and pension concerns.
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