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Dear Abby: Devastated parent wants to avoid ‘trauma dumping’ when people ask how they’ve been
Dear Abby: Devastated parent wants to avoid ‘trauma dumping’ when people ask how they’ve been
Dear Abby: Devastated parent wants to avoid ‘trauma dumping’ when people ask how they’ve been

Published on: 10/20/2025

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How do I respond when they ask perfectly reasonable questions, like “What’s new?” or “How was your break?” (Getty Images/Patrick Bennett)

DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, my oldest child died in a horrific car accident. Our family went into a sort of hibernation for several months, mourning and trying to deal with the sadness of the situation.

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