US EditionDear Abby: After my longtime friend died, I feel ignored by her family
The longtime friend was excluded from family communications and memorial photos despite a 50-year bond and involvement during the deceased’s final year.
- A few months ago, the letter writer, a longtime friend, says the deceased woman died and she feels ignored by the deceased woman's family.
- Having remained friends over many years, the letter writer saw the woman occasionally and increased contact during the woman's final year as her illness lasted a year before she died.
- Sending a fruit basket and repeatedly calling, the letter writer says she could not reach the family by phone, email, or text.
- Finding out on her own, she attended the wake where photos and memorial tables showed teenage images but excluded the letter writer.
- Dear Abby advised sending a condolence card or note, calling and staying in touch, while urging comfort since the family appears `too wrapped up in their own feelings`.
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Dear Abby: After friend of 50 years dies, I’m left wondering if I meant anything to her?
DEAR ABBY: My friend of 50 years passed away a few months ago. I sent a fruit basket to her family and tried calling, but I was unable to get through. I couldn’t reach them via email or text either. I also sent a sympathy card. I heard nothing back from her husband or the daughter I am closest to. She’s my godchild, and I was always involved in her life.
Dear Abby: After my longtime friend died I tried to contact her family, but they ignored me
DEAR ABBY: My friend of 50 years passed away a few months ago. I sent a fruit basket to her family and tried calling, but I was unable to get through. I couldn’t reach them via email or text either. I also sent a sympathy card. I heard nothing back from her husband or the daughter I am closest to. She’s my godchild, and I was always involved in her life.
Dear Abby: I felt completely left out after my long-time friend died
DEAR ABBY: My friend of 50 years passed away a few months ago. I sent a fruit basket to her family and tried calling, but I was unable to get through. I couldn’t reach them via email or text either. I also sent a sympathy card. I heard nothing back from her husband or the daughter I am closest to. She’s my godchild, and I was always involved in her life.
Dear Abby: After my longtime friend died, I feel ignored by her family
DEAR ABBY: My friend of 50 years passed away a few months ago. I sent a fruit basket to her family and tried calling, but I was unable to get through. I couldn’t reach them via email or text either. I also sent a sympathy card. I heard nothing back from her husband or the daughter I am closest to. She’s my godchild, and I was always involved in her life.
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