Dear Abby: How can we guide our adult son to a more independent life?

A retired parent seeks advice on helping their 42-year-old son, who struggles with anxiety, depression, and dependency, ...

Dear Abby: Favorite aunt’s death has led to a family rift

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Dear Abby: I am tired of subsidizing 42-year-old son’s freeloading lifestyle; I have my own bills

DEAR ABBY: I have a 42-year-old son, “Wade,” who has anxiety, depression and a wild temper. He receives minimal, ...

Dear Abby: Cousin robbed me of a chance to grieve my favorite aunt; do I even want to forgive?

DEAR ABBY: My favorite aunt was dying. Her daughter is my favorite cousin, so I texted her almost every day with encouragement. When the doctor said the end was near, I backed off messaging to give ...
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Dear Abby: Aunt’s passing is followed by a bitter falling-out

I received a text with a photograph of my aunt’s grave. Questions about her service and burial went unanswered.
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Dear Abby: Son claims his lack of money is “the system’s” fault

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Dear Abby: Grandstanding cousin withheld info on beloved aunt’s death, service. ‘How can I forgive this?’

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.