Advice to Ruby Cathy by Hailey Houtsinger

Dearest Ms. Cathy,


Let me begin by giving you my most sincere regards in the loss of your mother. That is an awful thing for any family to have to endure. Secondly, this kind of matter is something that is common so don't think that you are entirely alone. I understand how you love your father dearly, and I understand you love your sister as well but this is something you can't handle by yourself. You need someone close to you that you can trust to try and speak with your father about his actions. As for your sister, if someone speaks with your father and he changes, she may change the way she is acting towards your father. This a very courageous thing for someone to come out and talk about. Have you considered telling your sister the emotional toll you're paying for her actions? That may help for the both of you to get your feelings out. If things get too out of hand and your father will not change, it may be for the better for you and your sister to live with relatives.


I wish you the best of luck, as well as the best regards.