Advice For Ruby Cathy by Amelia Atkins

Dear  Ruby,
First off, I have to begin this by sending you my most sincerest of regrets. Losing a family member is always a terrible feeling, but to lose one's mother? I honestly can't even imagine. Because of the fact that you've lost your mother recently, it causes me to feel as though what your family is experiencing is something that's actually quite normal. Your father just lost the love of his life and a close friend. His beatings may just be a confused way of letting out his pain. You're sister in her acting out, too, may be her expressing her pain. Now, even though changes in a person's ways are normal for losing someone so dear is normal, it doesn't mean it okay. Seek help. I'm not saying go to the police because you love your family, & I'm sure you want to stick together. You need to find another relative close to your father's age. Have them talk to him and try to get him to express his feelings in a healthier way. Now you have the job of talking to your sister. She may rebel against you at first, but eventually, I believe she'll open up, let down her guard & express yourself. The end of your problems may take some time, but don't worry, my dear. This too, shall pass.

You & You're family will be in my prayers.
-Amelia