Greetings, Abby My buddy of eight years lives with her 55-year-old son. She told me that the man she has been driving around is a friend of her son’s and that she is acquainted with his family. He is a registered violent sex offender who was recently released from prison, but she never brought that up.
She is aware of my feelings over this matter. Because there are children present, sex offenders are not permitted.
I’m furious, and I instructed her not to phone or visit my house ever again. She invited the man to a BBQ at her house. On either side of her are children.
Despite her attempts to speak with me, I have ignored her. I feel deceived and hurt. She doesn’t seem to be concerned about keeping the neighborhood kids safe. What am I supposed to do here? —
INDIA INCENSEDDEAR INCENSED: Take the appropriate action. For the children’s protection, report to the police that despite having young children living on either side of her, a neighbor has been bringing a violent sex offender with a criminal record to her house. From there, the authorities can handle it.
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Abigail Van Buren
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Greetings, Abby I’ve always had a close relationship with my niece. Her son was expecting a child with his spouse. Although the majority of my family was aware, they chose not to inform anyone until she was in her second trimester.
I was told by my niece. They wanted me to keep it a secret. My son’s divorce and the new medication my psychiatrist prescribed for me have been the causes of my depression. For some reason, I neglected to keep it a secret while taking the drug, and I texted her son to congratulate him.
My niece is furious with me. I informed her that I had no idea why I had done that. It turns out that the drug can lead to disorientation. My doctor confirmed what I told her had happened. I gave my niece an explanation of the drug. Despite our distance from one another, we frequently communicate. Since then, we haven’t communicated. I’m sorry. It would be wonderful to rekindle that connection. Can I help in any way? — revealed the secret.
DEAR SPILLED: What you can accomplish is already done. Your niece will now need to deal with her disappointment and rage. However, don’t expect to be her confidante again if and when that occurs. Most likely, that ship has set sail.
READERS IN ASIAN WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE LUNAR NEW YEAR: Today marks the start of the Lunar New Year. This year is known as the Snake Year. People born in the year of the snake are considered to be goal-oriented in Asian culture. They value material prosperity, which makes them good providers and mediators. They are also intelligent, sophisticated, and astute businesspeople. I hope everyone has a healthy, joyous, and successful New Year. (Hooray, hiss, hiss!) — ABBY, LOVE
Abigail Van Buren, better known as Jeanne Phillips, is the author of Dear Abby. Her mother, Pauline Phillips, began the company. For more information, visit www.DearAbby.com or send an email to P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
