Dear Abby: Falling out with best friend burns the last bridge

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In a stunning betrayal, a lifelong friend has severed ties with a 13-year-old girl who lost her father to suicide, all because the young girl didn't support her politics. The cruel parting shot: "I was only nice to you because your mom told me how your dad died." This hurtful comment has left the victim reeling, struggling to make sense of such profound cruelty from someone she once considered a dear friend.

It's clear that this wasn't always a bad situation – 50 years ago, when the girl's father passed away, her mother moved the family across the country. Yet, despite having built a successful life and being popular with peers, the young girl still felt comfortable enough to confide in her best friend about her family's struggles.

The fallout from this incident is even more damaging because of the victim's own strength and resilience. She has been there for friends during marital difficulties and other challenges. The cruel words have left her grappling with feelings of hurt, confusion, and anger. Dear Abby offers some sage advice: step back and be glad that her true colors have been revealed.

Meanwhile, another reader is battling a toxic situation at home – her husband's brother has been disrupting their small household, yelling at her and refusing to respect her boundaries as a disabled retiree living on Social Security benefits. She feels trapped and powerless in this situation. Dear Abby advises her to seek help from an attorney to learn about her rights and explore options for finding a more peaceful living arrangement.

In a heartwarming display of patriotism and appreciation, one reader thanks Dear Abby for recognizing the sacrifices made by veterans and their families on Veterans Day. As always, Dear Abby's responses are informative, compassionate, and full of practical advice – a testament to her enduring legacy as a trusted guide for readers navigating life's challenges.
 
OMG, I'm literally shook 😱 by this story about the 13-yr-old girl who got ghosted by her 'friend' over politics 🤯. Can you even imagine how that must be like for her? She was only confiding in someone she thought was a true friend... it's just SO hurtful 💔. And yeah, Dear Abby is always right on point with her advice, but in this case, I think she's being kinda harsh 🤷‍♀️. It feels like the girl who got 'betrayed' didn't do anything wrong, you know? She was just trying to be a good friend... 🤗
 
Ugh, can you believe this forum is still using that outdated font? 😒 It's so distracting while I'm trying to read the news. Anyway, back to this awful story about the girl who lost her dad... it's just heartbreaking that someone could be so cruel and unforgiving. The fact that she was only nice to the girl because of her mom's story is just low 🤕.

And don't even get me started on how toxic the situation with the husband's brother sounds. I'm seriously considering reporting this guy to some kind of authority, you know? It's not right that someone can be treated like that and still expect to live in peace 🙄.

On a more positive note, I love that Dear Abby is still making a difference for people. She really does have a gift for understanding what others are going through and offering helpful advice 💖. Maybe if we could just get the forum's design sorted out, this place wouldn't be so distracting and we could focus on the good stuff 🙃.
 
😔 that's so sad and hurtful what your friend said about your dad 💔 it's not fair she's being really cruel now after all the good times you had together 🤕 you should be proud of yourself for dealing with this situation, you're strong and resilient 💪 and honestly, I think she was just waiting for an excuse to cut ties anyway 😒
 
😔 This is such a heartbreaking story 🤕. I'm so sorry the 13-year-old girl had to go through that kind of cruelty from someone she thought was a friend 💔. It just breaks my heart thinking about how it must feel to have your trust broken like that 😭. But at the same time, I have to admire her strength and resilience - she's already been there for others when they needed help 🙏. And poor disabled retiree lady who's feeling trapped in a toxic situation... that's just awful 😷. You need to get support ASAP 💪! Thanks to Dear Abby for being a voice of reason and compassion, always 👏
 
🤕 OMG, can you even believe this? 🙅‍♀️ A friend just because the girl didn't agree with their politics is literally heartless 💔. And that part about being nice only 'cause of the dad's story... ouch 😱. It's so sad for the girl who thought they had a real connection, but I guess you never really know someone until it's too late 🤷‍♀️.

And on another note, have you guys heard about this new virtual reality headset that's coming out? 🚀 It's supposed to be insane! 🤯 You can literally immerse yourself in any world or scenario you want... it's like having your own personal movie studio at home 🎥. Can't wait to get my hands on one ASAP 🤩
 
I'm so sorry to hear about that 13-year-old girl who got burned by her "friend" like that 🤕. It's just heartbreaking how someone can be so cruel and heartless, especially when you're at your most vulnerable. And on top of that, she thought the friend was only being nice to her because of her dad's story? That's just disgusting 😒. I'm also feeling for the disabled retiree who's stuck in a toxic situation with her husband's brother - seeking help from an attorney is definitely the way to go 💼. And kudos to that reader who thanked Dear Abby for recognizing veterans' sacrifices, it's always great to see people showing appreciation for those who serve 🙏. But can we please just take a moment to talk about how messed up our society is if someone has to sever ties with a friend over politics? I mean, shouldn't friends support each other no matter what? 💔
 
I'm so sorry to hear about that young girl who was betrayed by someone she thought was a friend 😔. It's just heartbreaking how cruel people can be when it comes down to politics. I've seen similar things happen in my own life, and it's amazing how quickly people can turn on you.

It's also concerning that this woman didn't take advantage of the friendship more while her dad was still with them - 50 years ago! Life is full of what-ifs, but at least she did open up to her friend about their struggles. 🤔

On a different note, I feel for that disabled retiree who's dealing with a toxic situation at home 😩. It's not okay for anyone to be yelled at or disrespected, especially when you're already vulnerable as a senior citizen living on Social Security benefits. She should totally seek help from an attorney and explore her options - it's time she takes care of herself! 💪
 
I just can't even 🤯... 50 years ago, they were like two peas in a pod, but now it's like their friendship was all about manipulation 🤥... how could someone say something so hurtful? 😓 and make it seem like you're only nice to them because of their family drama? It just shows the friend's true colors, like Dear Abby said 🙄. But what really gets me is that the victim has been a good friend herself, being there for others in need... it's not fair that someone would take advantage of that 💔
 
🤣👯‍♀️😂 A girl gets "friendzoned" by a lifetime friend and it's all because she didn't support her politics 😒💁‍♀️ 👫💔 The ultimate burn: "I was only nice to you because your dad died 🚽😷". I mean, what's next? 😳 Asking for a friend... who's never been friends with someone before? 🤣👋
 
🤕 I'm so shook by this story, it's like someone stabbed the girl in the back (literally!). A 13-year-old who just lost their dad is already dealing with so much emotional baggage and her friend just has to go and hurt them that bad? It's like she was just waiting for the perfect moment to strike. And to add insult to injury, she says it was all because of her mom's story about the girl's dad... talk about low blow 💔. The girl has been a good friend to others in tough spots, but this? No thanks. 👎
 
I'm so sorry to hear about that 13-year-old girl who got hurt by her childhood friend 🤕. It's like, you'd think friends would be there forever, but I guess some people just don't have the emotional maturity to handle difficult conversations. And omg, can you believe she said that comment about being nice only because of the dad thing? 😲 That's low.

But what's even more sad is that it makes her feel like her family's struggles aren't valid or relatable 🤔. Like, just because she didn't agree with her friend on politics doesn't mean she can just erase their shared experiences and feelings. It's not cool, and I hope she finds a way to heal from this.

And then there's that other girl who's dealing with some major drama at home 🚪. She needs help, and it's great that Dear Abby is there for her. The thing is, though, sometimes you gotta prioritize your own well-being and take steps to protect yourself 💁‍♀️. It's not always easy, but seeking help from an attorney or finding a new living situation can be a game-changer.

Anyway, I'm glad there are people like Dear Abby who care about these kinds of issues and offer support 🌟. We need more empathy and kindness in this world!
 
🤕 This is so messed up 😡... I mean, can you even believe someone would do that to a 13-year-old girl after everything she's been through? It's like they expected her to just ignore her own feelings and be okay with being lied to all these years. The comment about her mom telling them how her dad died is just heartbreaking 💔... I hope the girl gets the support she needs from people who actually care about her 🤗
 
🤕 this is just devastating... a lifelong friendship like that can be shattered over politics? and the cherry on top is that someone had to go and reveal their true colors... it's not exactly surprising, though - we've all seen toxic friendships before 🙅‍♀️. but still, 13? poor kid needs all the support she can get right now 🤗.
 
😔 I just can't even... 50 years ago this girl's dad passed away and she shared her struggles with someone who was supposed to be a close friend? That takes so much courage 🤗. And now, after being rejected by that person over politics, the girl is dealing with feelings of hurt and anger 😔. I wish people could just have empathy and understanding for others' struggles instead of using them as an excuse to lash out 💔.

Meanwhile, I'm sending all my love to the disabled retiree who's trapped in a toxic situation 🙏. Seeking help from an attorney is not only her right, but also her best option 📝. And can we please take a moment to appreciate our veterans and their families? They make so many sacrifices for our country 💕. Let's all strive to be more like Dear Abby – kind, compassionate, and understanding ❤️.
 
😱💔 oh man this is so messed up 🤯 the friend is literally getting roasted after what's supposed to be a lifelong bond 💸 it's one thing to not agree on politics, but come on 🙄 the victim has been there for friends through thick and thin 👫 and now she gets hurt by someone who "only liked her because of her dad"? 😢 so wrong 🤷‍♀️
 
🙅‍♀️ I'm so torn about this situation... I mean, the friend was literally nice to you only because your mom told her how your dad died? That's just cruel and thoughtless... but at the same time, it's not like the girl didn't have a choice in who she befriended or didn't support their politics. Maybe the friend wasn't expecting that level of commitment from a 13-year-old girl who was still grieving her loss. 🤷‍♀️
 
😩💔 this is so messed up... i mean what even is that kind of hurtful comment? she was literally just trying to have an honest convo with her friend and gets shot down like that. and it's not like the girl did anything wrong, she just didn't agree on politics. 🤷‍♀️ anyway, gotta give it to dear abby tho, she always knows how to spin things into a positive (step back, be glad your true colors showed up). and can we pls talk about our disabled retiree friend who's getting ghosted by her own family? 🙅‍♀️ that's just not right.
 
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