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Estranged daughter's return proves bittersweet
The parent says years of silence ended on Facebook, but the daughter still will not explain why she cut off contact.
- An estranged daughter unexpectedly responded on Facebook after years of silence, but refuses to explain the rift; the writer remains conflicted about maintaining contact to see their three granddaughters.
- The writer continues to engage solely for the sake of the grandchildren, fearing that expressing their resentment will cause communication to cease again and sever ties permanently.
- As the writer approaches the end of their life, they do not want this daughter at their "deathbed," seeking to be surrounded only by those who truly cared and offered no explanation for the estrangement.
- DearAbby also addressed senior pet ownership challenges, emphasizing that the writer's dog, Skip, depends on them for care until reaching the "Rainbow Bridge," despite the hardships of advanced age.
- People often adopt pets without considering the 15-year commitment involved, and DearAbby warns that owners must plan for their own future physical limitations to ensure long-term animal care.
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The Detroit News+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
Dear Abby: Estranged daughter's return proves bittersweet
For years, my only daughter and I got along pretty well.
·Detroit, United States
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·Michigan, United States
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Abby: Estranged daughter's return proves bitttersweet
DEAR ABBY: For years, my only daughter and I got along pretty well. Then she stopped visiting or speaking to us, meaning we didn’t see our grandchildren or my son-in-law. That went on for six to eight years. Suddenly, she…
·New Hampshire, United States
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The Berkshire Eagle+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Estranged daughter's return proves bittersweet
DEAR ABBY: For years, my only daughter and I got along pretty well. Then she stopped visiting or speaking to us, meaning we didn't see our grandchildren or my son-in-law. That went on for six to eight years. Suddenly, she…
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