Dear Abby Advises Struggling Double Dreamer

Dear Abby advises an overwhelmed parent who wants to write about emotional abuse and open a soda stand with her children to pursue one goal at a time. She recommends setting a consistent writing schedule for the book or working part time in a similar business to gain experience and save startup money. In a separate question, Abby sides with the wife in a long-running dispute over whether spouses must disclose how they spend child-support payments, while encouraging the couple to resolve the issue as their children are now adults.