My friends are upset that I called the police on their suicidal daughter — should I have intervened?
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My friends are upset that I called the police on their suicidal daughter — should I have intervened?

DEAR ABBY: My next-door neighbors, whom I have become close with, have three adult children. My friends admit it’s always been important for them to be their children’s friends and be the “popular” parents, enforcing no discipline/guidance ever in their children’s lives, still to this day.  The 19-year-old daughter has…

My dad disowned me from the family after suggesting therapy — what should I do?
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My dad disowned me from the family after suggesting therapy — what should I do?

DEAR ABBY: After several years of worsening arguments, I told my father I was tired of fighting with him, and we needed family counseling. He was deeply, explosively offended and not only refused to talk about counseling, but also ceased all contact with me.  He called my siblings and told…