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Douglas Family Values
Your cover story on Michael Douglas
was a brutally honest look at his
triumphs and bad decisions. He was
quite open about his son Cameron’s
drug problems, his current “Mr. Mom”
status, and the need for erectile dys-
function medication. As a 66-year-old LAPD retiree,
I found myself nodding in recognition.
ALAN V. WEINBERG, Woodland Hills, California
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I’m a fan of Michael Douglas, and
I’m sure it was tough for him to see
his son in jail. But when his son was
entering adulthood, Douglas was
pursuing his career and the woman
of his dreams. It’s great for someone
to have a second chance at happiness with a new family, but please,
let’s not forget the first one.
DONNALUCI WILLIAMS
Alameda, California
asked that I forgive her. Sixty-plus
years of resentment melted away.
Weeks later, she passed on. Thanks
for helping me relive that moment.
ELIOT BROWN
Tarzana, California
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Till Debt Do Us Part
I was shocked to read about the
woman who divorced her ill husband to keep her life savings (“Love
Is [Not] All You Need”). When my
father got cancer, my mother spent
every dime of their savings to care
for him at home, surrounded by family who took turns as his caregivers.
That the woman in your article had
to choose between financial security
and family is a sad commentary.
LAURYI KNOWLES
Lindale, Texas
Nancy Perry Graham’s story about
her aunt Lil reminded me of my aunt
Louise. She, too, had had a tough life.
After my abusive uncle died, Aunt
Louise moved 45 minutes away from
my home. I regret that I never visited. She died a lonely lady. I agree
with Ms. Graham: make things right
with the people you love while you
can. This story gave me a chance to
whisper “I’m sorry” to my aunt.
LINDA GALLAHER
Berlin, New Jersey
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Healing Wounds
“Making Things Right,” about reconciling with family, really hit home.
My relationship with my 83-year-
old mother had always been contentious, and I dreaded the thought of
trying to seek closure. Her mental
capacity had diminished greatly.
Yet one day she talked to me with
incredible clarity about the past, and
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