In today's Ask Amy column, Amy Dickinson responds to a couple who is navigating a strained relationship with an alcoholic friend.
One of these friends, “Patrick,” is an alcoholic whose out-of-control behavior during previous ski trips has been difficult for them to tolerate.
Although all agreed that this shunning was justified, the loss of this friend caused my husband great emotional pain.
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