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Coverage dated September 27, 2026

Dear Abby: Father and son chefs torn apart by alcohol addiction

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DEAR ABBY: I am a retired executive chef, divorced for many years with three adult children. My son was also an executive chef but no longer. He is a mean alcoholic. He stays drunk when not at his job, and he says cruel and nasty things to all family members.

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  1. New York Post

    Dear Abby: My alcoholic son won’t get help for his addiction (opens New York Post)

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    Dear Abby advises a father who is having trouble communicating with his alcoholic son.

  2. AL.com

    Dear Abby: Sad dad worries about alcoholic son who won't listen to anyone (opens AL.com)

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    His older sister has written him off because of all the hurtful things he has said about her and her family.

  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Dear Abby: My son’s drinking has ostracized him from many family members. How can I help him? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    His older sister has written him off because of all the hurtful things he has said about her and her family.

  4. Sun Times

    Dear Abby: Father and son chefs torn apart by alcohol addiction (opens Sun Times)

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    DEAR ABBY: I am a retired executive chef, divorced for many years with three adult children. My son was also an executive chef but no longer. He is a mean alcoholic. He stays drunk when not at his job, and he says cruel and nasty things to all family members.