Dear Annie: I never imagined I would be writing to you about this, but I’m at a loss and worried sick. Family gatherings feel tense, and I find myself walking on eggshells, afraid that a casual comment will turn into a lecture or argument. - A Worried MotherDear Worried Mother: You cannot argue your son out of these beliefs, and trying will only strengthen his sense that he’s embattled and misunderstood. View prior ‘Dear Annie’ columnsFollow Annie Lane on Instagram at @dearannieofficial. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com .