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Dear Readers: Over my 21 years writing this column, I’ve stayed in touch with many readers whose questions have particularly affected me. One such reader, whose question first ran in 2021, provided an “update,” published in 2023. He and I have continued to correspond, and I’m happy to share an update to his update, as a reminder — to all of us — that time plus wisdom can bring on a (mostly) happy ending. Below is the original question and my answer (edited for length).

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