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I believe that she is rebelling against her need to return home at her age. What can we do before she is hospitalized for anorexia? —WorriedMother DEAR WORRIED » Your husband may not understand that if your daughter has an eating disorder, the disease will be calling the shots. Disordered eating trumps mature adult behavior. Anorexia is a pernicious illness that intensifies with time; professional treatment and specialized therapy is important. Your daughter's eating issues may have been tr ig ge re d by h er h ea lt h problems. Underlying depression brought on by her personal and profes- sional challenges would be a factor, too. Anorexia is an expression of a person's need to control a very basic aspect of her life when other things may seem out of control, but the lack of basic nutrition can make her ability to cope with other life challenges worse. Be honest, gentle and loving toward your daughter when discussing her eat- ing issues. Don't judge or shame her. Please urge your daughter to see a doctor and a nutritionist, if possible. The National Eating Disorders Association offers helpful tools for loved ones — you can communicate with a counselor through the website or join their Parent, Family & Friends Network: Nationaleatingdisorders. org. DEAR AMY » Thank you for your ongoing support for literacy through your "Book on Every Bed" holiday campaign. This is the fifth year my husband and I have done this with our children, and start- ing Christmas morning with a wrapped book on their beds has be- c o me a t r e as ur ed f am il y tradition. — Grateful DEAR GRATEFUL » This makes me very happy. Thank you. Adult daughter back at home may have eating disorder You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@amydickinson. 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) — You should take care of the small, but important details that could result in delays if they go unaddressed. Handle matters personally. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Share your feelings and make changes to your lifestyle that will enable you to cut corners so you have more time to do things you enjoy. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Refrain from making a com- mitment that you cannot fulfill. Taking on too much will be your downfall. Offer only what is feasible. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You'll be tempted to make last-minute alterations that will cause a rift with someone. Don't let your impulses take control. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — An unexpected financial gain looks promising. Settlements, finalized contracts or even a gift or win is within your reach. Col- lect old debts and call in favors. Offer assistance. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Get your money mat- ters in order. Complete pending settlements, negotiations or any medical follow-up that is required to ensure you are in tip- top shape. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — An emotional gesture will help you realize how much someone means to you. Communicate freely and gain insight into the possibilities that exist if you take part in a joint venture. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You need to wrap things up quickly by doing what's neces- sary. Discussing your plans with younger or older friends or relatives will help you put things in perspective. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Re-evaluate what you have done in the past and think about how you want to move forward. A disciplined approach will en- courage physical, emotional and financial improvements. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Discussing home improvements or joint financial ventures will be difficult. Set a budget and refuse to overspend. Look for hidden costs and find a way to cut corners. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Don't think about what you want to do or ought to be doing, when you need to be taking action. If you are slow making decisions, you'll get left behind. Choose peace over chaos. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Size up a situation and take a step forward. Don't let the demands of others stand between you and what you want to accomplish. Don't give in to manipulation or threats. Horoscope By Eugenia Last FRIDAY, JAN. 6 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 4 B