After witnessing her neighbors’ 19-year-old daughter having a violent episode while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, a concerned friend intervened by calling 911. The parents had requested help to calm their daughter down, but were only interested in tying her to furniture and letting her sleep it off. The daughter was eventually taken to the hospital on a 5150 hold. The friend is now questioning the friendship with the clueless parents, who are angry at her for involving the authorities. Dear Abby advises the friend to reevaluate the friendship and recognizes the importance of seeking professional help for the troubled daughter.
In another letter, a woman from Michigan expresses frustration with a friend who lied about forgetting plans they had made in order to hang out with someone else. The woman no longer trusts her friend and feels invalidated in her feelings. Dear Abby suggests that the woman stop responding to the unreliable friend and only see her on her own terms. If a better offer comes up, she should not hesitate to take it and communicate her decision to the friend to avoid rudeness.
Dear Abby columns are written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and offer advice on various personal and relationship issues. Readers can submit their questions to Dear Abby through the website or by mail.
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