European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 16, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Monday May 16, 1994 the stars and stripes Page 15 today a crossword dear Ann Landers when i read your column about the false memory syndrome foundation i Felt As if i had been stabbed in the Back by a trusted Friend. I sat at my Kitchen table and cried with that column in front of me i heard the wails of anguish from around the country and Felt the pain of Loyal readers like myself who have been sexually abused by family members. I believe our beloved Ann Landers was speaking favourably about the false memory syndrome foundation. My family did no to believe me when i finally found the courage to announce that my Stepfather sexually abused me from age 5 to 13. I repressed those memories for several years and then a wonderful therapist helped me unlock the secret that had been deep inside me. He did hot Plant those memories. They were mine and i recalled them on my own. Please Ann take another look at this problem and set the record straight. A Carterville ill. Dear carte Vixie i want to be fair to those who have been unjustly accused As Well As to those who have been victims of this unspeakable crime. I done to recall a time when 1 have a Ann Landers received such passionate letters on both sides of a sin Gle Issue. Keep Reading it from Oregon Are you aware that the false memory syndrome foundation whose address you published recently was started by a couple whose adult daughter began to recall being sexually abused by her father these parents say their daughters false memories were wanted by her therapist. I have studied the testimony of oth sides and am convinced that the daughters memories Are real and that she is speaking truthfully and courageously. Please done to be blindsided on this Issue. Louisville by i know from experience that sexual abuse by family members is an enormous problem and its been around a Long time. My family would be the first to accuse the therapist of planting these notions in my head. We appear to be such a Happy Normal Church going group. If you look beneath the surface however you will find alcoholism suicide attempts panic attacks compulsive eating disorders depression spouse abuse and More. The family has managed to keep All this very quiet heaven forbid people should find out we Arentt perfect. Brisbane Australia your column on repressed memories brought Back a flood of childhood scenes i had completely blotted out of my consciousness. Thank you. Our favorite Uncle who never married came often from new zealand. He introduced us to a touch me games. Letters to Ann Landor should be addressed to Hor at . Box 11562. Chicago. I. 60611-0562. A. A. ,. C creators Syndicate sucking thumb is not just for kids dear Abby some time ago a woman wrote in to ask about her habit of sucking her thumb. Please Tell her that if sucking her thumb is the worst habit she has not to worry. Some people choose cigarettes alcohol or drugs for Security. It i am 47 years old hold a very prestigious position in a Large company have raised four children and am now enjoying six grandchildren a and i Nave sucked my thumb All my life. As a child my Mother peppered my thumbs taped them and tried All sorts of Home remedies a to no Avail. As an adult i sought psychiatric help for this a a embarrassing problem. I was assured that it was simply a harmless habit for emotional Security a no worse than Nail biting or hair twisting. Abby Tell that Reader to relax curl up with her thumb and a Good Book and Stop worrying. Just sign me thumb sucker from Way Back dear thumb sucker what a comforting letter. I thank you for it because there Are Many adult thumb suckers who read my column. Quibble dear Abby one possible negative thumb sucking can cause ones upper front Teeth to be pushed out which is correctable with orthodontics braces. But since that is not a problem for you enjoy yourself. V a a a a /. A a a a a a a a. A dear Abby this letter is in reference to your recent article headlined a obese need Abby i was just wondering if some very heavy per son comes Over to your House invited or even unannounced and sits on a chair that collapses under him who is responsible if the guest is injured. Your response will be appreciated. _ curious in Phoenix dear curious much would depend on the circumstances. Some people have gone to court to recover damages after having a sofa or chair collapse under excessive weight. What is considered excessive a 250 pounds 300 or 400 pounds everyone should try to have at least one chair Tor a heavyset guest arid when that person arrives he or she should be subtly led to that chair. Letters tar this column should be addressed to dear Abby at . Box 447, mount Morris Iii. 61054. A. C Universal press Syndicate Hula few olo it so 1 ctn to it. A Little Money up front then oir4&ol in a. A a id Check it Dot first if 1 were woo. 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