Dear Amy : Two years ago, my friend “Kim” told me that she had cut alcohol out of her life after her brother died due to his alcoholism. Related Articles Ask Amy: I got a mysterious invitation from a teen I never met Ask Amy: Co-worker has a heavy box, and my questions about it are heavier Ask Amy: I found out my son’s friend is my son, too. It hasn’t gone well.
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Bea confided that Kim is in group therapy for drinking, but that she went on a bender and got her second DUI. I was asked to keep this confidential, and so I decided to act oblivious around Kim. This month, Kim’s lies got bigger.
When she did not return any of my text messages I again reached out to Bea. I was told that Kim had to spend 30 days in jail for her drinking episode. Kim texted me within hours of being released, saying she been caring for her ailing dad out of town.
Because I was asked to keep Bea’s information confidential, I again chose to go along with Kim’s lies. Now she has informed me that she needs a ride each time we are together. She obviously had her driver’s license revoked but made up a lame reason for needing rides.
I com.
