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Gay teen rejected by family
Dear Annie: I am a 15-year- forgiven. Is there anything I can
old boy, and my family hates me do? — “Riley”
Dear Riley: I know life is very
because I am gay. For as long as
I can remember, I’ve known I hard right now, but I beg you,
am attracted to other guys. My please, do not hurt yourself. And
parents found out last year and if you feel that you are going to,
became extremely angry with dial 911.
If you are not in
me. All I feel now is their
DEAR
immediate danger and
hatred. They say I am a
would just like to talk
disgrace. Though they
ANNIE
to someone who under-
still take care of my needs
stands what you’re going
— food, clothes, shelter,
through, I highly recom-
etc. — they say that when
mend calling the Trevor
I turn 18, I’ll be on my
Lifeline, at 866-488-
own. I am not included
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in any family outings or
ect is a nonprofit orga-
welcome at any of my
Annie Lane
nization that focuses
relatives’ homes.
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
on suicide prevention
I try really hard to get
among LGBTQ youths,
them to love me again.
I work hard at school and have and someone is there to help 24
excellent grades. I am constantly hours a day, seven days a week.
doing work around the house, but Whoever answers can provide
nothing gets acknowledged. I try resources for coping with the
to apologize for being gay, but hardships you’re facing at home.
You are beautiful and per-
they won’t hear it.
The only one in my family fect just the way you are. Hang
who still seems to love me is my in there and there will be happier
big brother, but he is in the Army days in your future. I promise.
Dear Annie: A farm that has
and only comes home a couple
of times a year. He has talked to been in my family for four gen-
my parents on my behalf, but they erations was passed down to me.
don’t listen to him at all. I have I love this land. It is not a great
considered suicide, but I really investment, I admit, but I don’t
don’t want to die. I just want to be want to sell it. Instead, I would like
for my children to own it when I
die. My children don’t share the
same connection to the farm that
I do. I understand that they most
likely will want to sell it so they
can use the proceeds for some-
thing else. I am OK with that.
The problem? My husband
insists that I should put his name
on the deed now or provide in my
will that he will inherit the farm
from me if I die before he does.
He insists that I should do so “as
a sign of respect.” He says that
he might need to sell it to pay for
his care in old age. I doubt that,
because we are reasonably well-
off, but I have offered to put the
land in a trust so that if he doesn’t
have enough money to pay for his
care, the income from the farm
can be used to support him. He is
not satisfied. I am worn-out from
arguing. What should I do? —
Love This Land
Dear Love This Land: It
is your ancestral farm, and you
should do with it whatever you
please. But seeing as you men-
tioned that money isn’t really a
concern, have you looked into
donating the land? You seem to
have such a deep connection with
it that you might find joy in know-
ing it went to a good cause.
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Sometimes the
more you learn about something, the more you
want to learn. Sometimes what you learn helps
you decide it’s not for you. You’ll know right
away which way it’s going and act quickly on
the knowledge.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Work-life balance
is a common buzzword these days, and yet it’s
a moot point when you’re involved in enjoyable
work with people you love. This is something
you’re creating for yourself with the actions you
take.
ble, apply the golden rule.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The success of
this day depends on simple sorting. It’s about
matching what you have to give to the people
who most need it. Even better — what do you
enjoy giving? Find the ideal receiver for that and
everyone will be happy.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You want to
connect, but it will be hard today, as the people
around you are so different from you and not in
a good way. Stop judging, and just observe for a
while until you feel a little more comfortable.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Young people
require your tenderness; elders require your
compassion; and all the in-between people
mostly just need respect and a little attention.
Cover this social checklist and it will be an
excellent day, indeed.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Someone
who intends to look out for your best interests
may instead be unintentionally holding you back
from getting the very best education you can
be getting. Don’t let your love for a person cloud
practical judgment.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Nothing will give
you more enjoyment than adding to your skills
and your knowledge base today. There are
more ways available to you than ever for this.
Even top universities offer free courses online.
Shop around.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). From family
favorite to local star to full-blown fame — this
is the journey of more people than ever in the
current media-saturated milieu. Perhaps you
don’t quest for fame, but you’ll definitely see the
benefit of good publicity.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Remember that closed
minds and hard hearts are softened by small,
weak, vulnerable things. Better to inspire people
to drop their defenses than to take up arms
against them today.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re the leader
— maybe not officially, but you’re the one
everyone is following, so... close enough. Keep
driving the action with your subtle, genial ways.
Do you really need the title? There are many
benefits to not having it.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Life is weird. You
live it forward, but you understand it backward.
With that in mind, don’t stress yourself over the
minor choices of the day. Leave that for the
amusement of future-you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The weak will
require your tolerance, and the strong will take
even more of it, if you’ve got it. You should be
able to muster some, and if you’re having trou-
FRANK AND ERNEST
BLONDIE
THATABABY
SALLY FORTH
PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN
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DILBERT
SIX CHIX
BIZARRO
MUTTS
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BABY BLUES
WIZARD OF ID
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ROSE IS ROSE
TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 19). The
start of 2018 will serve your highest good
— piping hot and delicious, too. Even your
accidents will have happy results. Next month
features a surprise visit. Also there’s a key in-
vestment opportunity before Halloween. Gemini
and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8,
50, 5, 24 and 17.