DEAR ABBY: I am a first\u002Dgeneration Mexican American who married into a Caucasian blended family.
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Suddenly, when Lisa was 14 – a year before the quinceanera, when planning should be ramped up, not down – my extended family went into radio silence. Despite our attempts to encourage, coach and generate excitement, we were led to believe Lisa had gotten cold feet and was reconsidering the event.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
I’ve been holding my tongue for Lisa’s sake since I’m afraid this could cause a rift with her mother. What I don’t want is for Lisa to think my feelings have anything to do with something she may have done. For the sake of peace, is continued silence better? — MADRE DE LA QUINCEANERAYour feelings of hurt and frustration are understandable. But Lise chose to celebrate her birthday the way she and her mom wanted – and that was her privilege.
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