A reader says conversations with her once-dear friend make her sad and angry. Dear Abby: I have known “Sheila” for 30 years.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

I have tried to be caring and supportive when most of her other friends have written her off, but I’m ready to give up. -- FINISHED IN MAINE DEAR FINISHED: Tell Sheila that although you care about her ...

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Donation Options Search Search Search Share DEAR ABBY: I have known “Sheila ... If I try to talk about her issues, Sheila says she’s sorry and will do better, and then changes the subject.

DEAR ABBY: I have known “Sheila” for 30 years ... If I try to talk about her issues, Sheila says she’s sorry and will do better, and then changes the subject. Our conversations are making ...

Tell her you would love to continue talking with her, but only once she has confronted her serious alcohol problem AND has started on the road to recovery. (Tell her daughter the same thing.) ...