We have a shiny new topic today, and I'm hoping it generates lots of reader suggestions. We need to know how a good Latter-day Saint should withstand the storms of hostility that may come from family members and other loved ones who are not members of the Church. Let's see what our reader has to say:

I am a widowed convert to the church with 30-year-old son who continues to be rude and disrespectful of me because I joined the Church almost 10 years ago.  Whenever he is angry with me he verbally abuses me because I am a “#@! Mormon.”  I get so upset with the persecution.  He was never baptized into any religion and as a teenager, chose not to attend a non-LDS church with our family.  My prayers for him go unanswered and my patience is sorely tested.  How do I handle this? 

Anonymous in Amarillo

There you have it, readers. There's an anonymous lady who sorely needs to grow armor like an armadillo in Amarillo . I'm sure many of you can help.

If you have had experience deflecting the ire of nonmember relatives or other loved ones (or people who would otherwise be loved ones), please send your suggestions to meridianmagazine@aol.com. Put something in the subject line to let me know your suggestions aren't spam. And be sure to let me know how to sign your letter — whether it be Sharon in Schenectady or Suzie Sweany from San Salvador or something else altogether. The important thing is that we hear from you.

Remember — Anonymous in Amarillo needs your help. Send your suggestions to meridianmagazine@aol.com today!

Until next week — Kathy