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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman THEDUPLEX GlennMcCoy ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»I'ma14-year- old. My family is pretty much the perfect family ... except for their homopho- bic attitude. This woul dn't be that big of an issue if I was straight, but I'm not. They're always saying things like "GLBT people are disgusting and need to die." I've been putting up with these remarks for a while now, and I'm starting to believe them. I need to talk to someone, but I don't have anyone. We live in a conservative area, so most of my friends are homophobic too. (I know this because they express it constantly.) I can't put up with them any longer, but I don't have anywhere to go, and I don't want to abandon my life here. Besides the homophobic attitude, everything is great. Do you have any coping tips for getting though the next three to four years? —GaybutnotHappy DEAR GAY » Please check out my fellow advice columnist Dan Savage's groundbreaking project for GLBT youth called It Gets Better: itgetsbetter.org. On th e s it e yo u ca n vi ew hundreds of video testimonials submitted by GLBT people who have survived bullying, harassment and cruelty, and who don't see themselves as victims but as survivors and victors. Connecting with other people who have been through this experience is an important and inspiring step for you to take. The site also features hotline numbers for GLBT youth: 800-246-PRIDE (7743). (In Canada, visit kidshelpphone.ca) Closer to home, I hope you can find some- one to talk to in person, either a sympathetic fam- ily member or a teacher or counselor at your school. Please try to remember that you are perfect just the way you are, and that you are worthy of love. There is a world- wide fellowship of people who are ready to embrace and support you. DEAR AMY » Your response to "Engaged Daughter" was awful. Why blame a young couple for wanting to create a splash for their engagement? Engaged's mother was invited to partake in this but declined. She obvi- ously doesn't support the couple, and they have nothing to apologize for. — Disgusted DEAR DISGUSTED » "En- gaged Daughter's" mother was invited to witness the engagement, but it was a surprise, so no one told the mother what she would be missing if she didn't attend the gathering. Then the couple posted their engagement video on Facebook without even telling the mother they had become en- gaged. Given both sides' flair for drama, I think apologies should be exchanged. Gay teen faces homophobic slurs and unaccepting home 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 Capricorn(Dec.22-Jan.19) — Don't make any cash dona- tions. Someone is likely to play on your emotions and give you false information. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Check out a business opportunity or take part in an event that will help boost your reputation and set you up for future advancement. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don't do or say something you'll regret. Stick to a plan and use your energy wisely. Be productive instead of wast- ing time getting into a disagreement. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Look over your personal papers or take action if you have a med- ical concern. Negotiate a deal if you want to make headway. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Keeping busy will help you avoid an argument. Get involved in something that will bring you greater knowledge or update your skills. Expanding your interests is encouraged. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — You'll be drawn to someone who isn't a good influence. Look for red flags before you make any binding promises. Emotions will be difficult to control. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Maintain a calm demeanor and back away from unpredictable situations. Put greater empha- sis on your home and family. Work on making your residence a more relaxing place. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — An opportunity will unfold if you attend an industry event, conference or trade show. Love is in the stars, and including someone special in your plans or meeting someone new is encouraged. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Participate in an activity or event that forces you to be en- ergetic and pay attention. Don't let emotional matters over- whelm you. Your focus should be on what's to come. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Plan a trip or make arrange- ments to do something with a loved one, close friend or the youngsters in your life. Avoid making unnecessary alterations at home. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Don't trust someone promis- ing the impossible. You are best off taking a pass and avoiding regret. Stick to your own devic- es and the people and pastimes that make you happy. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You'll have trouble con- trolling the situations unfolding around you. Stand still until the dust settles and you can assess the damage. Don't let your emo- tions get the better of you. Horoscope By Eugenia Last WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6, 2016 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 6 B