Winter Woman
Well-Known Member
LMAO when I read this one. I love Dear Abby.
DEAR ABBY:
Every year we send a holiday letter along with our greeting cards. The letter usually highlights events of immediate family members from the past year. This year there is a problem.
Our 22-year-old son, Dexter, is in jail on burglary charges related to a drug problem. Many of our friends and relatives already know about this, but others are not aware.
Our sons siblings are doing well and we like to report on their activities. However, we are confused concerning Dexter. We really cannot send the holiday letter and leave him out, but neither can we fabricate a story concerning his status. Telling the truth would be informational but also awkward. We would appreciate your advice.
HOLIDAY LETTER WRITER
DEAR LETTER WRITER:
Write the letter as you usually would, and when you get to your incarcerated son, say: Dexter has taken some time to rethink his future. He sends you all his love. You do not have to go into any more detail or belabor the point.
DEAR ABBY:
Every year we send a holiday letter along with our greeting cards. The letter usually highlights events of immediate family members from the past year. This year there is a problem.
Our 22-year-old son, Dexter, is in jail on burglary charges related to a drug problem. Many of our friends and relatives already know about this, but others are not aware.
Our sons siblings are doing well and we like to report on their activities. However, we are confused concerning Dexter. We really cannot send the holiday letter and leave him out, but neither can we fabricate a story concerning his status. Telling the truth would be informational but also awkward. We would appreciate your advice.
HOLIDAY LETTER WRITER
DEAR LETTER WRITER:
Write the letter as you usually would, and when you get to your incarcerated son, say: Dexter has taken some time to rethink his future. He sends you all his love. You do not have to go into any more detail or belabor the point.
