Dear Abby: I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, how do I tell my family?
DEAR ABBY: I’m fortunate that most of my neighbors are kind and considerate.We’ve all enjoyed sharing each other’s celebrations.
However, there’s one family among the five households that we’ve never managed to connect with on a personal level.Despite our efforts, such as giving gifts and food, they have always been unresponsive.
While there’s no animosity, there is also no rapport. Recently, an issue has arisen that’s becoming increasingly troublesome.Their garage is so packed with belongings that they park their car outside.
Unfortunately, the car has an extremely sensitive alarm system that goes off multiple times during the night.I have witnessed it being triggered by their cat jumping on the car.
The alarm sounds for 15 to 20 seconds, and it’s loud enough to interrupt sleep, which has been an ongoing problem for the last six months. I consider myself a generally easygoing person, but this is frustrating.What’s the most respectful way to address this issue with the family, given that we’ve had limited interaction with them? — SLEEPY IN BELLEVUE, WASHINGTONDEAR SLEEPY: Write the couple a note and explain that for the last six months their car alarm has been waking you up.
Point out that the cause may be their cat jumping on the vehicle in the wee hours of the morning, and ask if the alarm can be set to be less sensitive or if their furry family member can be kept inside. They won’t know there is a problem if you don’t communicate that there is one.(I wonder how the rest of the neighbors feel about this?) If the disturbance continues, you will have to report it as a nuisance to the homeowners association, if there is one, or to the police as a last resort.
You have my sympathy. DEAR ABBY: I am 66 years old and have been diagnosed with moderately aggressive prostate cancer.I will start radiation therapy soon.
My wife knows about it and has been very supportive, but we have not shared it with my children, siblings, relatives or f...