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Dear Abby Asked by Dear Abby
8/2/2021

Are you estranged from a family member?

68%
Yes WINNER

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32%
No

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68%
Yes

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M Paxton
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M Paxton

They are a very toxic and dysfunctional, most abusive family and no one but I have sought therapy for the abuse we suffered from our alcoholic, drug addicted, narcissistic mother. And I'm sick of their abuse and using me.

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Jane
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Jane

A bit. Don’t like it but it is what it is.

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LP Simmons
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LP Simmons

YES... HELL YES.. ALL OF THEM AND SO HAPPY. IT'S A NEW BRIGHT LIFE AND FUTURE. CURRENTLY LEARNING HOW TO.CURSE AND PLAY GOLF... IN THAT ORDER

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Marilyn Fehrenkamp
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Marilyn Fehrenkamp

My son (sociopath) hates me and estranged himself from me and his sister 5 years ago. I hope I never see him again.

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Mechanic Man
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Mechanic Man

Yes--this person has lied, back-stabbed and stolen since she could walk and talk. Every single visit she stole valuable (and sentimental) items. When she stole my wedding ring set (which has been made into a necklace) was the last straw. She is NO longer welcome in our home, never will be.

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Kelly Zabel
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Kelly Zabel

Estranged from my dad for over 6 yrs now. No regrets, no feelings of guilt, don't lose sleep over my decision. He 'threw me under the bus' for the last x et I do not have to have someone like that in my life, no matter the family ties. He doesn't seem to mind the broken tie either.

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SturgisBaby
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SturgisBaby

When my father passed away 5 years ago, both my natural and half sister became extremely greedy. I don't do well with people demanding things from me. I was devastated and heart broken when I lost my father. All those 2 were concerned about were themselves. "Bye Felicia"

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Maureen Ohara
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Maureen Ohara

My sister-she has mentally, emotionally, and sexually abused me.took me to court to take my sole child away.Pressed false charges and got a restraining order against my husband after her crazy boyfriend assaulted me. And has lied to my mother about everything! need i say more?

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Gayl Belfor
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Gayl Belfor

He's an opinionated bigot

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Tina Bouthillier
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Tina Bouthillier

I am estranged from ALL my family members (losers) except my mother. I even moved out of state to get away from them all and just simply built an "inlaw apt" onto my house so mom can come with me

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Debbie Wicks Kahn
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Debbie Wicks Kahn

A sister. Family is a pita

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Kaitlin Mills
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Kaitlin Mills

I am adopted and my bio-mother did not tell her new fiance that i exist. so yes i am! she does not want me so i do not want her. she has ignored me since 2010! 10 years ago!

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Honey Bee
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Honey Bee

My mother is mentally ill. She still downgrades her adult kids. Lies about everything. Her stories get bigger with time. She blames our father for everything. Just can't have her in my life.

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Jethro Born
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Jethro Born

When I divorced my wife for cheating on me and she was arrested for abusing our kids. the kids chose her anyway. Go figure.

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Tina Bouthillier
Tina Bouthillier

Now that is the saddest thing I have heard today! So sorry Jethro!

Laurie Oliva Moreau
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Laurie Oliva Moreau

My adoptive children chose their bio-mom.

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D May
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D May

Three weeks ago, I laid it on the line with my sister. We can discuss my Dad who is 93 and nothing else. She has caused heartache in my live for over half a century. No more.

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Elly Helcl
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Elly Helcl

My brother hasn't spoken to me for over a year because he threw a man-tantrum and couldn't blame it on me.

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Carl Evans
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Carl Evans

divorced my entire family some 50 years ago. No looking back; and no regrets.

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Tina Bouthillier
Tina Bouthillier

Good for you Carl! I did the same thing (30 yrs ago) and like you....NO REGRETS!

JSJ LLC
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JSJ LLC

I am estranged from my oldest daughter. She suffers from bio-polar and lost custody of her daughter because of refusing meds and treatment. She insisted that I not get custody of my grandchild

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32%
No

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Carole Shepherd
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Carole Shepherd

I'm part of a large and boisterous clan. Fortunately, we have only a few ass hats and even they are manageable. Amazingly, we have both Trump and Biden people in the group and we still get along.

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Robert Davidson
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Robert Davidson

I have some cousins whom I have never been in contact with. It isn't estrangement because we have never been close. I get along with all other family members.

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rover6rover
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rover6rover

One brother who doesn't communicate much and hasn't come around in years, but there is no drama, bad feeling or real estrangement. Happily, we all enjoy one another's company.

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Will 2025 be better, worse or the same as the past year?
Dear Abby Asked by Dear Abby
1 year left

Will 2025 be better, worse or the same as the past year?

Better or same

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Worse

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Better or same

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Worse

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Is your favorite Christmas song secular or religious?
Dear Abby Asked by Dear Abby
12 months left

Is your favorite Christmas song secular or religious?

Secular

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Religious

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Secular

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rover6rover
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rover6rover

So many great ones: Rudolph, Frosty, White Christmas, and on and on.

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Lisa Gray
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Lisa Gray

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

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Religious

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