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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»Ihave recently divorced from my husband of 20 years. When we got married, I was truly blessed with a w on de rf ul s t ep so n a n d stepdaughter. Their father — my husband — was an addict and in recov- ery for many years (so he says). Our mar- riage ended because of his dishon- esty about drug usage, eventually leading to a DWI when he ran someone off the road and rear-ended another vehicle. This was after count- less lost nights of sleep; harm to our home; emotional, verbal and physical abuse — which he never owned up to (or should I say, remem- bered). Needless to say, the accident was the end of our marriage. I still have an unre- solved issue with my stepdaughter. I gave her $10,000 of my own personal money for her wedding. The wedding was canceled the day before it was due to take place because she and her fian- ce are addicts, and when the money was gone, he left. She is well-supported and can return the money and other gifts (which she has not done). Any advice for me? —Strapped Stepmother DEAR STRAPPED » Your stepdaughter should reimburse you for the money you gave to her to fund her wedding, and she should return any wedding gifts she r e ce iv e d . However, I think it's pretty obvious that she will not follow through. She's an addict. She is the daughter of an addict. I'm afraid you know all too well how unreliable people in the throes of addiction are. If she has access to funds to repay you, you might consider taking her to court to try to recover at least some of this money. I hope you can move on and find peace. DEAR AMY » I'm an attor- ney representing people with disabilities. I'm adding to your advice to "Academically Challenged," the disabled college freshman who was feeling overwhelmed. She should go to her college's student services office and inquire about seeking "accommoda- tions" through a 504 plan. If she has an evaluation that formally identifies the nature of her learning disabil- ity, then she will likely qualify for accommoda- tions such as extra time on tests, specific layouts of assignments such that they are visually less distracting (depending on her specific disability), or "assistive technologies" that will help her even the playing field. Student services also often offer tutoring at little or low cost. She may need her parents' help to figure out how to access the services that the college offers. — Esquire DEAR ESQUIRE » Many people wrote in with similar recommendations for this overwhelmed s tu d en t. T ha nk y o u. Addicted stepdaughter absconds with wedding funds You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. 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Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Be disciplined when it comes to completing unfinished business. A partnership will need tweak- ing in order to work. Learn from your mistakes, especially where relationships are concerned. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Keep an open mind and a closed mouth. It's to your advantage not to let others know what you are up to until you have a well- thought-out plan ready to be launched. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — A change will do you good. A short trip or visit to a place that of- fers knowledge or provides the motivation you require to get things done will lead to greater success. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Watch the actions of others, and choose your words carefully to avoid being caught in the middle of someone else's di- lemma or fight. Invest your time in things you want to do. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You will be rewarded if you take care of your responsibili- ties and the needs of elders or youngsters in your life. Stop procrastinating and start imple- menting the changes you've been considering. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You will get back what you give out. Help someone in a unique fashion in order to find a new way to use your skills. A service you provide will lead to prosperity. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Problems will escalate quickly if you evade issues or the truth about your feelings. Face the music so that you can move on without regret. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — If you open up about your plans, someone will offer a unique perspective that will help you add necessary final touches. Enjoy the limelight. Horoscope By Eugenia Last WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3 WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY3,2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B