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Dear Abby: Disruptive family member has burned all her bridges

Family members have quit jobs, sold homes, and relocated to escape ongoing disruptions caused by a woman with narcissistic traits, who still holds ties to the family business.

  • In Kentucky, the family reports a woman in her 60s has burned all her bridges and is moving out of state, according to Dear Abby, advice column by Abigail Van Buren .
  • Her pattern of behavior—she repeatedly blames others and never apologizes, fueling conflict; Dear Abby suggested this aligns with narcissistic personality disorder, while family members seek treatment.
  • Some relatives have quit jobs, sold homes and moved out of town to escape her dysfunction, but she still maintains ties to the family business.
  • Family members want the disruptive woman to get treatment and restore household peace, and they are pursuing family therapy to manage contact with her.
  • Dear Abby, advice column by Abigail Van Buren , offered to explain how some people in similar situations manage, guiding readers seeking guidance.
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Charleston Gazette-Mail broke the news in Charleston, United States on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
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