Page 8 Colby Free Press Friday, March 26, 2004 Everyone urged to donate blood; woman asks for advice DEAR ABBY: For a grandmo- Abigail revealing,” He goes wherever he parentswithoutpartners.org) or Why is he doing it? It could be barely pay our bills some months. ther fighting leukemia, a child bat- wants whenever he wants, but he join the YWCA. Emotional sup- ignorance about mental illness. It When I try to explain why she tling sickle cell anemia, or a parent Van Buren gets upset if I even visit my parents. port is available if you make up could also be selfishness, anger, can’t go, she gets upset. I’ve asked awaiting a liver transplant, a safe He is nasty to one of my children, your mind to reach out for it. frustration at having to share her not to say anything about our and available blood supply is more • Dear and I feel like I’m constantly de- your attention — or maybe he’s money troubles, but she says she than a wish — it’s a necessity. Our Abby fending my child. DEAR ABBY: I have been mar- just childish and mean. can’t lie to her friends about why goal is to ensure that blood is avail- To make a long story short, our ried to “Mel” for 15 years. When Whatever the reason, before she’s not allowed to go to all the able to patients when they need it. lease is up in a few weeks, and Mel’s mother became ill with you give up the ghost, please con- parties. We encourage our nation’s citi- org; America’s Blood Centers: Alvin’s been hinting that he and I tongue cancer and could no longer sider a caregiver support group Abby, have you any suggestions zens to donate blood. (888) 872-5663 or www.ameri- will be moving separately. speak, we moved her in with us so I and marriage counseling. If he on how I can handle this situation Our call to action comes at a time casblood.org. I have a chance to rent a wonder- could care for her. refuses to go with you, you will when it comes up again? when blood supplies are perilously — KAREN SHOOS LIPTON, ful apartment, and I am starting to (I am physically disabled from a still gain insight if you go without — INVITED BUT CAN’T low. CEO, think I should take it no matter what job injury and no longer work out- him. ALWAYS GO Blood has a shelf life of only 42 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION happens with Alvin, but I’m scared side the home.) Mel’s mother sur- I consider you to be an unsung DEAR INVITED: Please re- days. The supply must be constantly OF BLOOD BANKS to death to be on my own. vived only one more year, but Mel hero for what you are doing. You think your stance on this. Having replenished. Donors can safely give DEAR KAREN: I’m pleased to Should I cut my losses and move says I did a great job while she was can locate a caregiver support money troubles is not a sign of bad blood up to six times a year. To avert pass along your important mes- on with my children? here. group by contacting the National character or a social disease, so shortages, please ask your readers sage. No one can predict when a I hate to say this, but I think I still I am now caring for my own Family Caregivers Association at please stop trying to sweep it un- to donate. life-threatening emergency love Alvin and the security he pro- mother, who suffers from paranoid (800) 896-3650 or www.nfca- der the rug. Blood donation is safe and takes might strike — and a national vides. schizophrenia. cares.org. Do it today. Gifts do not have to be expen- only one hour. blood supply is something many I have no clue what to do, but I do The problem is, Mel constantly sive to be thoughtful. If your fi- To be eligible to donate, you must of us take for granted. This is know I am afraid. makes snide, hateful, sarcastic re- DEAR ABBY: My 12-year-old nances are tight, and you can’t be at least 17 years of age (some something that can affect all of us, — NEVER BEEN ON MY marks about her condition. Then he daughter is in the sixth grade. She come up with a gift — even from states permit younger teens to do- so, my friends, let’s roll up our OWN laughs like it’s funny. is well-liked and has a lot of friends. a discount store — explain the nate with parental consent), weigh sleeves and make sure that our I have tried to explain that these We can’t afford gifts for all the fact to the mother of the birthday at least 110 pounds and be in good hospitals and emergency centers DEAR NEVER: The security statements are destroying my love birthday parties to which she is in- child. health. are well stocked. he provides? It sounds more like for him. vited. Perhaps your daughter could The single unit of blood you do- “maximum security” to me. You When I tell him, he stops for a day I let her go to some, but we can create a gift for her friend. nate could help to save the lives of DEAR ABBY: While I was still are living with a man who is con- or two and then starts in again. I up to three people. married, I began dating “Alvin,” a trolling, abusive to your child and don’t know how much more I can To learn more about donating man I met through work. hinting that he’s through with take. I feel like walking out and blood and to locate a nearby blood I then divorced my husband — you. never looking back. I want a divorce collection facility, contact one of the marriage wasn’t good anyway You may be afraid, but it’s time so bad I could scream. the following organizations today: — and moved in with Alvin. It to move out and move on. It’s bet- Why is he doing this? It’s not a American Association of Blood meant giving up most of my friends ter for everyone’s sake. You’ll laughing matter. Please help. Banks: (866) 376-6968 or www.- and also my lifestyle. find emotional support if you look — READY TO LEAVE IN aabb.org; American Red Cross: Alvin gets mad if I wear some- for it. Join Parents Without Part- FORT WORTH (800) 448-3543 or www.redcross.- thing he thinks is “too tight” or “too ners (800-637-7974 or www.- DEAR READY TO LEAVE: + Urgent news for people who have used PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR WELDING RODS Franklin County is seeking a full time Public Works Scientists report that elevated manganese exposure from Administrator. This position is responsible for the Public Works AUCTION LOCATION: 4-H BUILDING, welding rod fumes has been associated with Parkinsonism (like & Noxious Weed Departments, County Highway Improvement OAKLEY, KS Parkinson’s disease) and manganism. Symptons include Plan and the County Safety Program. 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