CHRISTIAN COUNSELING - DEAR CRABBY cartoons FOR YOU

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The Dear Abby advice column, penned by Abigail Van Buren (originally Pauline Phillips and now her daughter Jeanne Phillips), has been a cultural staple since 1956, offering straightforward, compassionate advice on everything from family drama to workplace dilemmas. Its enduring popularity—syndicated in over 1,200 newspapers at its peak—stems from its no-nonsense tone, sharp wit, and ability to address universal human struggles with empathy. Whether it’s navigating a tricky in-law situation or coping with personal grief, the column provides a safe space for readers to seek guidance without judgment. Dear Abby has a knack for fostering a sense of community—where readers feel heard—keeps it relevant in an era of fragmented advice platforms. It’s like a wise friend who occasionally misses the mark but always means well.

THIS… is not momma’s Dear Abby, THIS IS… The Back Pew sharing advice from ‘Dear Crabby’, my Christian Cartoon Advice column, penned (or clicked on a keyboard) by Velma Crabtree aka ‘Dear Crabby’.

THIS IS … The Online Christian Cartoon Counsel (OCCC) has determined that Dear Crabby is the Back Pew's own version of Dr. Phil.  

​Welcome to blunt, direct, and smirking advice from Velma for every occasion. Put your big boy pants on and listen to Velma.

Benefits of christian counseling:

  • Provides a safe space for clients to process struggles within their faith framework.

  • Reinforces hope and purpose through a relationship with God.

  • Can strengthen spiritual disciplines (e.g., prayer, worship) as part of healing.

  • Dear Crabby Counseling differs by using a ‘cut to the chase, no mincing words’ approach to issues of our Christian journey.

note: christian Comparison to Secular Counseling:

  • Similarities: Both use evidence-based methods and aim for emotional well-being.

  • Differences: Christian counseling explicitly incorporates faith, prayer, and biblical principles, while secular counseling remains neutral on religion.

  • Dear Crabby Approach: Dear Crabby approaches Christian Counseling with her own above-mentioned blunt, direct, and smirking stylings.

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