Jeanne Phillips
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Dear Abby: After decades of gaslighting me, my mother refuses to admit what she did
I proved she was lying, but I can't get past the deceit.
Dear Abby: The co-worker who was supposed to leave is still here, and things are not getting better
I think I know why my predecessors left so quickly.
Dear Abby: I don’t know what’s in my husband’s trailer, but I want it gone
Plus: Our mom's fiance is a bad guy, and we don't believe she's happy.
Dear Abby: I brought up my moral issue with the restaurant, and this man exploded at me
Was I rude to insist I won't eat there, no matter who's paying?
Dear Abby: These men hijacked our sentimental lunch. Am I wrong to be upset?
I thought it was going to be family time, not this opportunistic pitch.
Dear Abby: The bride is my best friend, but I’m not comfortable with her plan
What can I say that won't make me sound uncaring?
Dear Abby: At 3 a.m. there were two strange girls in my house
Am I overreacting to this violation? Plus: I woke up with a crawling feeling.
Dear Abby: My son is in tears when my mother tells him he must walk
Plus: Am I awful for telling my wife to stop contacting this man?
Dear Abby: The thoughtless grandchildren won’t be happy about this gift
I hope it surprises them into better behavior.
Dear Abby: I like to video people who are behaving badly
Plus: My husband is at war with his mother, and I'm exhausted by them.