Dear Mary: I considered running for political office but my family refused to support me – I feel betrayed

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Mary O'Conor

Question: I would appreciate your thoughts on a dilemma that I find myself in. I��m a married woman with adult children who are making their way independently in the world.

My husband and I have been married for over 30 years, and while we have had a difficult relationship at times with issues around alcohol and money, recent years had brought us to what appeared to be a loving maturity where we enjoyed activities together while having distinctly different interests. We have different views on many issues, society and politics, but mainly agree to disagree.