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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: Grandmother heartbroken after grandson cuts off contact

In today’s Dear Abby, a grandmother says her grandson has cut off all contact after a fight with his father, leaving both men ...

Dear Abby: Grandson cut off contact with me, and his father. Should we keep reaching out?

My son is not perfect, but he has always been a loving and devoted father. Levi means the world to him, and this estrangement ...

Dear Abby: Family navigates return to school, workplace after tragedy

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

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: 6 months ago, my child died; now my biggest concern is making other people uncomfortable

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: 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 ...
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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 ...
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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 | 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 ...