Dear Abby: My new friends called me family, then vanished without explanation

A woman contacted Dear Abby after a close-knit group of friends, who previously referred to her as family, suddenly vanished without explanation. This social exclusion occurred immediately following a cruise vacation, leaving the woman confused and seeking answers. Dear Abby advises the woman to pursue closure and attempt to understand why her friends shut her out. The situation highlights the emotional distress caused by sudden estrangement from a supportive social circle without any provided justification.