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I spent the rest of the night/morning on the street before texting my sister and telling her to have him leave immediately. I feel regretful, betrayed and utterly disrespected by both of them. I've had words with my sister and she has apologized, but none of it seems to help me process what I witnessed. I feel like I don't even know who she is anymore. I've not yet said anything to my friend. They are both integral parts of my life (espe- cially my sister) and I can't imagine life without either of them. I know alcohol played a part, but I was with them all evening and know they were both in control of their faculties, so I don't accept that as an excuse. Am I overreacting? What ca n I d o to g et p as t this? —Traumatized DEAR TRAUMATIZED » You have every right to feel disrespected, and you were — extreme- ly. Among other indigni- ties, you were basically forced to spend much of the night on the street. However, you should examine your feelings of betrayal. Is it because your sister couldn't see through your friend's reputation and hooked up with him? Or is it be- cause she does know and doesn't care? Do you feel betrayed because your friend can be a player with other people's sisters, but not yours? These two are consenting adults. They should have the right to engage sexually with one another without you feeling involved — or betrayed. Their choice to have sex in front of you? I agree that this is ex- treme, traumatic and very disrespectful. Your sister has apologized. Now you must confront your friend. You will also have to rewire your ideals concerning your sister. This could ultimately be libe rati ng fo r both of you. Protective brother wakes up to terrible surprise from sis You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Libra(Sept.23-Oct.23)— Emotions will escalate when dealing with relationship issues. A short trip or visit to a friend or relative who can shed light on your situation will do you good. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Taking brief trips and sharing your feelings with a loved one will lead to positive changes, good plans and a better home environment. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Changes at home will be met with rejection if you do things without getting the go- ahead to proceed first. Present what you want tactfully. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — How you present yourself and your abilities will make a dif- ference in the way others treat you. Love is on the rise. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Learn from the mistakes made by others. Refrain from doling out cash to help some- one else when it's in your best interest to put money behind improving your quality of life. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Love is highlighted, so focus on important relationships. Don't be afraid to do things differently or to try something new. Your enthusiasm will inspire others to join you. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Force is not the answer. If someone tries to bully you, step back and rethink your next move. Unpredictable people will only deter you from living your dream. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Control changes taking place at home. You must do your part, stay involved and be willing to compromise in order to keep the peace and stay friendly with everyone. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Steer clear of unpredictable situations and people who are inconsistent or are trying to get something for nothing. It's up to you to look for opportunities instead of waiting for them to happen. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Emotions will escalate in a certain situation, causing you to take on too much, exaggerate or do something you'll regret. Say little and concentrate on physi- cal attention and praise. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Keep your plans a secret. Get everything together and prepare a flawless presentation before you share it with anyone. Inte- grate a healthy diet, sleep and exercise routine into your life. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Helping others will make you feel good, but don't go over- board. It's better to offer your time, expertise and good advice, not your hard-earned cash. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 8 B