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DEAR HARRIETTE: Since my divorce, my 14-year-old son has been distant and openly disrespectful. He believes it’s my fault that his father and I split up. In reality, I discovered that my ex-husband had been paying women for sexual favors, and I was disgusted and felt betrayed. Despite this, I haven’t told my son the real reason for our separation because I want him to continue to respect his father, who has been a great dad to him. However, given my son’s recent change in behavior, I’m starting to wonder if now is the right time to reveal the truth. – Heartfelt Guardian DEAR HEARTFELT GUARDIAN: Your son definitely needs your attention and loving care as well as a reestablishment of boundaries. What he does not need is a revelation about his father’s bad behavior. You can explain to him that sometimes couples grow apart, no longer share the same needs or values or have other challenges that drive them to disconnect. While it may be hard for him to understand what happened to his family, both you and your ex love him and want the best for him.
Dear Doctors: What are the essentials for a vacation first-aid kit? We are spending a week at the lake with two other families in August. I want to be prepared, but not loaded down with useless stuff. Our group has kids that range from 4 to 18 years old.
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(AP) — Behind a church surrounded by rolling prairie on the outskirts of this Colorado town sits a donated RV that Joe Ridenour called home for a year after he lost his job during the pandemic.
DEAR HARRIETTE: At 36, after I’ve spent 10 years as a devoted housewife and raising our three boys, my husband’s recent job loss due to healthrelated issues has brought us to a crossroads: How can I return to work? I had a thriving career before deciding to focus on our family, but the thought of reentering the workforce after such a long break is daunting. I find myself questioning my skills and wondering how I’ll fit into a rapidly changing job market. Despite feeling uncertain, my husband believes in my abilities and encourages me to consider working again.
Dear Doctors: I developed sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) due to lupus in 2019. It affects high-pitched tones, and it makes it harder to hear in a crowd. It’s confusing because sometimes I am able to hear high-pitched tones. I just finished nursing school and will be working with patients soon. Are there any treatments for this?