Dear readers,

Every once in a while, I like to share some of the feedback readers send me, and encourage you to send me feedback too!

Here are two letters I received recently. The first one is a response to my column from a person whose sister is married to a jerk .

Hi Lizzy,

I wanted to say, re: your article about the sister who describes her brother-in-law as abusive, I thought your advice to her was great – stay even, give her support, offer to babysit and if needs be, confront him firmly but briefly

I’ve been a counselor for many years and I want to add that, if the letter writer hangs in there and follows your advice, she may also be giving support and hope to the kids. I have asked many adults who grew up with abuse, often spurred on by alcohol, “Was there anyone in your life,

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