Ask Amy: Vietnam War casts long shadow over family

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Dear Amy: More than 50 years ago, my sister married a guy who skipped the States after being drafted into the US Army (it was during the Vietnam War). My mother was totally against my sister marrying this guy because he was on the lam.

Dear Amy: More than 50 years ago, my sister married a guy who skipped the States after being drafted into the US Army .My mother was totally against my sister marrying this guy because he was on the lam.

But you know this is not just about an invitation, but about a series of events that shook your family and removed your sister from your family’s life. If you want to try to restore and rebuild a relationship, you should reach out. A good way in might be to let them know that you enjoy having a relationship with their children and grandchildren, and that this has motivated you to try to build a better relationship with their parents, before it is too late.

We’ve paid for summer camp and all the extracurricular activities for the children, along with the down payment for their house.I know I put up with too much disrespect from both of them for many years, just to be able to see the grandchildren.AdvertisementMy husband has had it and is done with them. I feel the same. But now they won’t let the children have contact with us.Dear Hurting: Your son and his wife have used you for years.

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