Dear Abby: I lost my child — how do I handle everyday conversations now?

A grieving parent seeks advice on how to balance honesty and privacy when asked about life changes after a child’s tragic ...

Dear Abby: How do I talk to well-meaning people after the death of my child?

I’m interacting with a lot of people I haven’t seen since before the accident who maybe don’t know what happened.

Dear Abby: Adult son living at home throws a tantrum when dad asks for help covering utilities

DEAR GRANDMOTHER: Levi may be a young adult, but he’s acting like a spoiled child. His father’s request that Levi contribute ...
mlive

Dear Abby: Grandson wants no contact and it’s hurtful

His dad and him an argument when he was asked for help paying the utilities, since he and his girlfriend live rent-free in ...
mlive

Dear Abby: We’re moving forward after our child’s death, but answering questions is hard

DEAR SURVIVOR: Please accept my deepest sympathy for the tragic loss of your first-born child. If someone asks what’s new or ...

Dear Abby: If I answer truthfully to ‘what’s new?’ they start crying

DEAR SURVIVOR: Please accept my deepest sympathy for the tragic loss of your first-born child. If someone asks what’s new or ...

Dear Abby | Family reenters school and workplace after tragedy

DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, my oldest child died in a horrific car accident. Our family went into a sort of hibernation for ...

Dear Abby: I lost my child 6 months ago. Answering “What’s new?” is so hard now.

Dear Abby: Six months ago, my oldest child died in a horrific car accident. Our family went into a sort of hibernation for several months, mourning and trying to deal with the sadness of the situation ...

Dear Abby: I fear my secret job is endangering my marriage

I have a job that my spouse disapproves of, so I’ve kept it a secret. It pays well and I enjoy it, but I fear it’s ...

Dear Abby: Co-worker’s ‘plus-one’ is affair partner

I don’t think her situation at present qualifies as a true, committed relationship, which is the parameter I set when ...
Texarkana Gazette

Family reenters school and workplace after tragedy

Six months ago, my oldest child died in a horrific car accident. Our family went into a sort of hibernation for several ...

Dear Abby: I have a history of oversharing and it’s awkward when I run into people who I’ve told too much

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