Tough Talk,
My parents passed away and I have no other family. My husband comes from a large family, but they are all a pack of thieves, scoundrels and degenerates. All his brothers have spent their lives in and out of jail and prison. We have no idea where his parents are and all his sisters have been in and out of rehab for years. Nothing against them, but they’d cut your throat without batting an eyelash. Our son is young and innocent. We want to raise him right, but also want him to know about his family and where he comes from. He is asking questions that worry me TT. What should I do? (Baker, Rhode Island)
Baker,
It’s just this simple. Tell little dude, you can pick your friends, but not your family. Cut these dingbats, squids and ne’er-do-wells loose and don’t look back. They will only bring you problems and grief. For the sake of this little dude, don’t be a dope and a moron. And if he asks any more questions, tell him the truth that his father’s side of the family is scum. He will understand.
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Tough Talk 