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Jeanne Phillips

Lines are drawn in family feud over recovering addict

DEAR ABBY: My stepbrother “Pete” is a recovering addict who did significant prison time for possession and gang affiliations. He has also had multiple DUI convictions. He’s been out for two years and is holding a job and taking care of his kids part-time. My parents think he’s completely rehabilitated, but I think he’s using again, based on his behavior. He has tried to get my husband to give him some of a prescription medication he takes, and jokes about “acting good” when with family but not at home. I decided I no longer want to be around Pete, particularly ...

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