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4B Daily News – Saturday, July 20, 2013 FEATURES Had it up to here with lying sister your anger and frustration, but Dear Annie: My 32-yearyou'll feel better if you can old sister, ''Ashley,'' got hersimply accept that this is who self into trouble. From my she is. Please concentrate your earliest memories, she has efforts on those children. They always lied. She recently got need stability and solid role out of drug rehab, but it doesmodels in their lives, and you n't seem to have helped. My can provide both. Can you parents and Ashley's biologitake them to the park after cal mom consistently bail her out of trouble, whereas my Annie's school? Help with homework? Cook them a meal or take other siblings and I have to them out on the weekends? learn from our mistakes. Ashley is jobless and col- by Kathy Mitchell Whatever hours you can give lecting government assistance and Marcy Sugar them will be time well spent. Dear Annie: There is a girl and is on Facebook all day long, but says she is ''trying.'' Ashley in our group of friends who is really is a manipulative con artist. I believe starting to annoy me. She constantly there also may be some mental illness. has her phone in her hand. She also She is divorced and has three children, won't do certain things because she's and her actions are not in their best worried people will ''judge'' her. She interests. I've caught her in a few lies doesn't play any sports and isn't in any since rehab, and I'm at the point where club, because they're ''lame.'' Also, if I see her again, I may blow up. I have she always needs one friend by her a big heart, but I cannot find it in me to side so she won't be alone. She may be insecure, but it's really forgive her for the terrible things she has done and the hurt she has caused. starting to make me resentful. What The stress is causing me physical pain. should I do? — California Dear California: These highAshley is still my sister, and I love her. How do I help her without getting maintenance friends don't realize how angry about the poor decisions she exhausting they are to be around. If you think you can gently tell her that continues to make? — Ashley's Sis Dear Sis: You cannot help Ashley her insecurities are getting the best of until she is willing to help herself, and her, go ahead. But it's a delicate balthat may never happen. We understand ance. If you think she will turn on you, Mailbox it might be best to ignore what you can and spend as little time in her company as possible. Dear Annie: This is in response to ''Wanting No Regrets,'' who wants to divorce his wife and go back to his exfiancee. I was married for 27 years when I ran into my ex-boyfriend from high school. My marriage wasn't horrible, just boring. My ex was sweet, wonderful, loving and made me feel 17 again. We decided to get divorced and finally be together. It only took six months for me to realize what a horrible mistake I had made. Everything I disliked about him in high school was a thousand times worse. I'd forgotten his flaws and convinced myself he was perfect. ''Wanting'' needs to take off the rose-colored glasses and remember why he didn't marry his ex in the first place. You were correct when you told him to try working through his problems with his wife. Even if things don't work out, he should hold off getting too involved with his ex. He may realize that he was lucky to have gotten out of their engagement the first time. My ex will always have a special place in my heart, but not enough to live with him. — Been There, Done That Keep tax records safe in case of a disaster Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters are more common in the summer. 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