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DEAR ABBY: My young adult child came out to us as transgender several months ago. My husband and I, along with her sibling, are supportive and love her unconditionally.
She recently decided to share the news with her grandparents, sending a heartfelt email along with a couple of resources specifically for grandparents. One grandparent has been completely supportive, immediately started using the correct name and pronouns, began doing some research and continues to treat her as the amazing young adult she is.
The other grandparents sent a text that pretty much said, “We love you because you’re family, but we don’t really support you.” They have had no contact since. My child is extremely disappointed, and my heart breaks for her. She (and we) knows she may lose friends and family over this, but I guess we always hoped grandparents’ love was unconditional. What advice do you have for her and for us to continue to support her?
UNCONDITIONALLY IN OREGON

DEAR UNCONDITIONALLY: Your daughter is fortunate to have loving, supportive parents, siblings and ONE grandparent who is willing (and able) to accept her as her true self. She needs to be prepared for the fact that not everyone will do that.
This other set of grandparents appear to be less open to learning and less flexible in what they are able to accept.
Your daughter should continue on her own path and not permit their judgments to define her. If she can do that, she’ll be happier.

DEAR ABBY: Last year, my husband and I relocated to my hometown, which I left 40 years ago. We are happy with our choice to return. Our problem is my friend “Shirley,” who I have known since grade school. Shirley has always been a high achiever, but lately she has been taking credit for our positive life decisions.
At the dinner party we threw to thank neighbors and childhood friends for supporting us through our move, Shirley dominated the conversation about her role. When I reconnect with former classmates, if she is around, she inserts herself and makes the conversation about her, or puts me down by making passive-aggressive comments.
Shirley’s had a rough life, so I have chalked it up to her needing a win. But now she’s doing this with my husband, and it has crossed the line. She didn’t do this when we lived out of state. What can I do to put our friendship back to a more equal footing?
REACHING THE LIMIT IN OHIO

DEAR REACHING: Please reread your letter. The person you have described is not a “friend” — she’s an insecure, jealous individual you happen to have known for a long time. She needs to be the center of attention regardless of how it makes you appear. Do NOT fool yourself into thinking you can make someone like this into a friend. The less you see of Shirley, the better off you and your husband will be.

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(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

Traffic violations landed four people in St. Mary jails over the weekend, one on an aggravated flight charge and another accused of hit and run.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 121 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Nelson William Broussard, 36, East Fontinelle, Lockport, was arrested 11:40 p.m. Friday on charges of reckless operation of a vehicle, aggravated flight from an officer, resisting an officer, obstruction of a highway of commerce, open container of alcohol in a vehicle and driving under suspension.

--Wallace A. Margaret, 33, Sycamore Street, Gonzalas, was arrested at 5 a.m. Saturday on a charge of hit and run. (Released on summons.)

--Joseph Anthony Acosta, 32, Sacred Heart Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:39 p.m. Saturday on charges of theft (less than $1,000) and possession of marijuana (first offense).

--Caralynn Elliot, 24, Myra Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:59 p.m. Saturday on charges of theft (under $1,000) and disturbing the peace.

--Christopher Allen Oubre Jr., 29, River Road, Berwick, was arrested at 4:15 p.m. Sunday as a fugitive from 16th Judicial District Court.

--Eddie Tyrone Mayfield, 39, Fifth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:24 p.m. Sunday on charges of failure to appear for restitution and possession of drug paraphernalia.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 148 complaints and made these arrests:

--Tony Joseph Broussard, 27, Patterson, was arrested at 4:48 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging simple assault. Broussard was released on a $500 personal surety bond.

--Gregory Todd Lasseigne, 47, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:36 p.m. Saturday on a charge of domestic abuse (child endangerment law). Bail has not been set at this time.

--Tanya Nicole Grogan, 48, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 3:54 p.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, careless operation of a motor vehicle, improper child restraint, possession of an alcoholic beverage in a motro vehicle and operating a vehicle with an expired driver’s license.

Bail has not been set at this time.

--Norman Henry Griffin, 35, Chauvin, was arrested at 9:57 p.m. Sunday on charges of improper lane usage, driver must be license, proper equipment required on vehicle and five counts of no child restraint.

Bail was set at $2,000.

--Byron Keith Wesley Jr., 26, Franklin, was arrested at 1:44 a.m. Monday on charges of driving on roadway laned for traffic, resisting an officer by giving false information, failure of owner to secure registration and failure to appear on a warrant alleging disturbing the peace (fighting) and resisting an officer.

Bail has not been set at this time.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 13 complaints over the last weekend and made these arrests:

--Laterkia Perro, 19, Ninth Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:35 p.m. Friday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of reckless operation and no driver’s license on person. Perro was booked, processed and released on a $330 bond.

--Guillaume Sinitiere, 28, Ibert Street, Franklin, was arrested at 11:13 p.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxication). Sinitiere was booked, processed and released on a $368 bond.

Chitimacha

Chief B.C. Trahan reported these arrests:

--Tara Lynn Strother was arrested on a charge of possession of a Schedule II drug and is named in a warrant alleging motor vehicle theft ($5,000-$25,000)

--Jared Bourque was arrested on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and is named in a warrant alleging theft of a motor vehicle ($5,000-$25,000) and principal to a felony.

On Aug. 20, officers started an investigation of a stolen vehicle from a tribal-owned business.

Through the investigation, it was learned that on Aug. 19, Dick entered the property with Bourque and she drove off in the business's maintenance vehicle.

Dick and Bourque were later located in possession of the stolen vehicle in Terrebonne Parish after a be-on-the-lookout bulletin was issued to the surrounding areas.

A deputy with Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office observed them at a business. After contact was made, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office charged Dick with possession of a Schedule II drug and Bourque for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Once they are released from Terrebonne Parish Jail, they will be transferred to the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department on the motor vehicle theft warrants.

The Chitimacha Tribal Police Department thanked the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office, the Jeanerette Police Department and the Slidell Police Department for assistance in the initial stages of the investigation, along with Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office for the recovery of the vehicle and apprehension of Dick and Bourque.

--Jenesse D Maturin, 38, Ondiea Street, Charenton was arrested Aug. 8 on charges of unlawful possession of or use of drugs and turning movements signal required. She was released on a summons.

--Charles Austin, 44, 11th Street, Glenmora, was arrested Aug. 10 on a charge of criminal trespassing. He was released on a summons. He was arrested again Aug. 12 on a charge of remaining or entry after being forbidden. He was released on a summons.

-- Kaleb D Fluke, 22, Coushatta Drive, Charenton, was arrested Aug. 12 on a charge of violating bond conditions. He was released on a summons.

--Wallace W Stevens III, 84, Eline Street, Baldwin, was arrested Aug. 22 on a warrant alleging remaining or entry after being forbidden and unlawful disruption of the operation of a school. He was transported to St Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

--Matthew W Brown, 49, Gilford Road, Farmerville, was arrested Aug. 24 on charges of maximum speed law and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (first offense). He was transported to St Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

--Jeremiah Rhine, 24, Louisa Street, Jeanerette, was arrested Aug. 22 on charges of maximum speed law, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, illegal carrying of a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to St Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
7:47 a.m. 1100 block of General Clark Street; Animal complaint.
8:07 a.m. Third Street; Suspicious person.
8:15 a.m. 200 block of Franklin Street; Medical.
9:05 a.m. 2700 block of Sixth Street; Disturbance.
9:15 a.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Animal complaint.
10:07 a.m. Federal Avenue; Road blockage.
10:13 a.m. 6700 block of La. 182; Complaint.
10:53 a.m. Clothilde Street; Traffic incident.
11:27 a.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Fire alarm.
12:43 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Vehicle accident.
1:01 p.m. Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious vehicle.
1:18 p.m. Veterans Boulevard/Fig Street; Vehicle accident.
2:39 p.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Assistance.
2:42 p.m. 800 block of Sacred Heart Drive; Medical.
3:01 p.m. 800 block of Front Street; Complaint.
3:05 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Theft.
3:17 p.m. 100 block of Mount Street; Medical.
4 p.m. 1000 block of Fifth Street; Frequent patrols.
4:28 p.m. 600 block of Shannon Street; Juvenile problems.
4:51 p.m. 300 block of Laurel Street; Disturbance.
5:15 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Welfare check.
6:06 p.m. 600 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
6:42 p.m. Freret/Everett streets; Juvenile complaint.
7:25 p.m. Marshall Street; Juvenile complaint.
8:48 p.m. 1500 block of Bernice; Arrest.
8:58 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Medical.
9:47 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
Thursday, Aug. 22
12:14 a.m. 100 block of Chennault Street; Theft.
2:26 a.m. 800 block of Willard Street; Complaint.
5:04 a.m. 1300 block of Victor II Boulevard; 911 hang up.
6:37 a.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Medical.
6:47 a.m. 600 block of Marshall Street; Animal complaint.
7:12 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Stalled vehicle.
7:40 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Vehicle accident.
7:51 a.m. Sixth Street; Complaint.
8:34 a.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Juvenile problems.
8:38 a.m. 1700 block of Youngs Road; Frequent patrols.
8:48 a.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Juvenile problems.
8:59 a.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
9:21 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
9:24 a.m. 500 block of Hilda Street; Animal complaint.
11:01 a.m. 2400 block of Tiger Drive; Fight.
11:19 a.m. 3000 block of Allison Street; Complaint.
11:34 a.m. 1100 block of Victor II Boulevard; Complaint.
11:36 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
12:04 p.m. 6000 block of Railroad Avenue; Suspicious vehicle.
12:09 p.m. 300 block of Union Street; Animal complaint.
12:54 p.m. 10 block of Glenwood Street; Assistance.
2 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
2:20 p.m. 800 block of Levee Road; Theft.
2:22 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Medical.
2:47 p.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Vehicle accident.
4:16 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Medical.
5 p.m. 800 block of Willard Street; Disturbance.
5:03 p.m. 3000 block of Catherine Street; Theft.
5:05 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
5:27 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
6 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
6:08 p.m. 6500 block of La. 182; Arrest.
6:21 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Complaint.
6:32 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Crash.
7:33 p.m. 400 block of Myrtle Street; Patrol.
8:15 p.m. Federal Avenue/Onstead Street; Arrest.
9:07 p.m. 6300 block of La. 182; 911 hang up.
9:25 p.m. Fourth Street/Railroad Avenue; Suspicious subject.
Friday, Aug. 23
12:49 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Arrest.
2:55 a.m. 500 block of Leona Street; Medical.
9:07 a.m. 1900 block of Victor II Boulevard; Narco violation.
9:35 a.m. U.S. 90 West/High Rise; Assistance.
11 a.m. 700 block of Justa Street; 911 hang up.
11:37 a.m. 900 block of Palm Street; Alarm.
11:54 a.m. 3000 block of Keith Street; Harassment.
11:55 a.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Complaint.
11:58 a.m. 100 block of Poncio Street; Medical.
1:48 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Stolen vehicle.
2:44 p.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Stalled vehicle.
3:12 p.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Theft.
4:49 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Stand by.
5:23 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Animal complaint.
6:05 p.m. 1000 block of Eighth Street; Theft.
8:14 p.m. Everett Street/Federal Avenue; Suspicious subject.
8:28 p.m. Railroad Avenue/Myrtle Street; Suspicious subject.
9:01 p.m. Seventh/Greenwood streets; Suspicious subject.
9:17 p.m. Federal Avenue/General McArthur Street; Suspicious subject.
9:43 p.m. Fourth Street/Brashear Avenue; Suspicious subject.
10:40 p.m. 700 block of Brashear Avenue; Stalled vehicle.
10:55 p.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
11:49 p.m. 1300 block of Railroad Avenue; Arrest.
Saturday, Aug. 24
12:07 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
12:38 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Alarm.
1:14 a.m. 1100 block of Sixth Street; Welfare concern.
1:14 a.m. 900 block of Short Street; Suspicious subject.
2:47 a.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Disturbance.
7:41 a.m. 700 block of Fourth Street; Stand by.
8:55 a.m. 300 block of Wren Street; Animal complaint.
8:57 a.m. 1300 block of Victor II Boulevard Blvd; 911 hang up.
10:16 a.m. 3200 block of Lake Palourde Drive; Alarm.
11:03 a.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Animal complaint.
11:06 a.m. 400 block of Barrow Street; Alarm.
12:14 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Simple battery.
12:30 p.m. 1300 block of Victor II Boulevard Blvd; Alarm.
1:01 p.m. 3100 block of Tammy Drive; Theft.
1:35 p.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Vehicle accident.
4 p.m. 200 block of Louisa Street; Civil matter.
4:02 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Hit and run.
4:03 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Intel.
4:30 p.m. 1400 block of Sandra Street; Alarm.
6:04 p.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Crash.
6:25 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Disturbance.
8:38 p.m. Sacred Heart Drive/Sixth Street; Arrest.
9:29 p.m. Short Street; Patrol.
10:06 p.m. 500 block of Willow Street; Medical.
10:42 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Arrest.
11:57 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
Sunday, Aug. 25
1:22 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Assistance.
2:43 a.m. 800 block of Ninth Street; Complaint.
4:07 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Warrant.
9:52 a.m. 600 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Complaint.
9:55 a.m. 800 block of Village Lane; Medical.
9:59 a.m. 500 block of Front Street; Vehicle accident.
10:27 a.m. 200 block of Onstead Street; Alarm.
11:23 a.m. 500 block of Hilda Street; Medical.
11:36 a.m. Onstead/Maple streets; Stalled vehicle.
12:41 p.m. 7900 block of La. 182; Alarm.
1:34 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Welfare check.
2:06 p.m. Levee Road/Sixth Street; Animal complaint.
3:46 p.m. 2100 block of Cedar Street; 911 hang up.
3:58 p.m. Roderick Street Park; Assistance.
4:09 p.m. 3300 block of Youngs Road; 911 hang up.
5:16 p.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Disturbance.
6:06 p.m. 600 block of Michigan Street; Complaint.
6:41 p.m. 300 block of Glenwood Street; Loud music.
6:48 p.m. 300 block of Aucoin Street; Disturbance.
7:49 p.m. 200 block of Railroad Avenue; Open door.
8:45 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Reckless operation.
10 p.m. Filmore Street/Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious subject.
10:17 p.m. Fourth/Freret streets; Suspicious subject.
10:42 p.m. Brashear Avenue/Sixth Street; Suspicious subject.
10:48 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
Monday, Aug. 26
12:10 a.m. 700 block of David Drive; Medical.
12:25 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Open door.
2:11 a.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Complaint.

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