Dear Abby: Woman wants ex to share information regarding a medical diagnosis for the sake of their kids

by Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips.

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Dan,” and I are separated. Our children are ages 20 and 22. Dan has just been diagnosed with some type of serious medical issue (likely life-threatening). He has shared the information with our children but refuses to explain to me what is happening. I am not being nosy; I simply believe that I should be aware of what’s going on for the sake of our children.

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