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The Vine: February 25, 2003
February 25, 2003 – 3:16 PM | No Comment

Sars,
I’m not sure really how to begin my letter, but I wondered if you (or any of
The Vine’s other helpful readers) might be able to offer some advice. I’ll
get to the point.
I have a friend …

The Vine: February 5, 2003
February 5, 2003 – 11:47 AM | No Comment

Hey Sars,
I just wanted to point out a really good link to No-Ana (who wrote about her
friend’s spouse and her ED): www.something-fishy.org.
It’s a pro-recovery website for eating disorders and contains a ton of
helpful information. It’s …

The Vine: January 28, 2003
January 28, 2003 – 6:53 PM | No Comment

I just wanted to add something to your advice to C. I was in a very
similar situation six years ago — skipping classes, staying at home
depressed and shy, lying to my folks about my failing …

The Vine: January 23, 2003
January 23, 2003 – 5:57 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
Regarding Spinny, if she is shaving her pubic hair,
it’s probably an ingrown hair or something like that,
nothing to worry about. She should get it checked out
anyway, and should go to her gynocologist every six
months, …

The Vine: January 22, 2003
January 22, 2003 – 5:52 PM | No Comment

Sars —
I am a copy editor, and I would like to weigh in on your advice to Magnets. You are correct; “an” is used to fill in a consonant between vowels when spoken (“an ess-oh-pee” …

The Vine: November 12, 2002
November 12, 2002 – 8:40 PM | No Comment

Hey there, Sars.
I was catching up on some Vines and read the Living in Hellmouth letter and
the responses that you gave afterwards.Many people don’t understand schizophrenia and I’m glad that you gave a link
to an …

The Vine: November 8, 2002
November 8, 2002 – 7:30 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I really feel strongly about Concerned’s question [Oct. 24], as it could have been
written by any of my friends about me a few years ago.That being said,
your advice was right on.Not being judgmental is …

The Vine: October 10, 2002
October 10, 2002 – 7:32 PM | No Comment

Hey Sars,
I know that, in the greater scheme of things, my
“problem” isn’t that life-altering, but I’d really
like your opinion on this.
Today, my mother and I went shopping for an outfit for
my university graduation dinner/dance.I got …

The Vine: September 27, 2002
September 27, 2002 – 9:57 AM | No Comment

Sars,
I agree with absolutely everything you said to “Wandering” yesterday, but I’d add one thing.It’s possible that it’s the last thing she wants to hear, and it’s hardly the panacea some folks would have you …

The Vine: September 26, 2002
September 26, 2002 – 9:55 AM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
Could not resist responding to “Obsessed’s” request for information.
While support groups are great, for both emotional stuff and for information,
when dealing with medical matters it is essential to check and double-check
anything anyone tells you.This …