DEAR ABBY: I’m a 15-year-old girl and I have always had a fear of heights. But my mother and sister love thrill rides. As a result, we often go to theme parks. When we do, I’ll usually go on a couple of the “kiddie rides,” which is what Mom calls “mild” rides. Mom and my sister try to drag me on the roller coasters, but I always say no.

After I refuse a few times, Mom will finally snap.

The last time it happened she said: “You know what? I’m not paying for your ticket if you’re going to wimp out and not go on any rides.”

I have been driven to tears more tha...

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