Dear Abby: Comments about weight put grandma in the doghouse
DEAR ABBY: I moved 2,000 miles to be near my daughter and her family. One of my granddaughters, "Libby," was diagnosed with a medical condition and has put on some weight.
Dear Abby: Family gatherings marred by hate speech
DEAR ABBY: All members of my family are white. When my children were smaller, an incident occurred at a family holiday.
Dear Abby: Son remains hostile even after dad’s cancer diagnosis
DEAR ABBY: I am a 79-year-old woman who, over time, has suffered the loss of several family members. Now I'm facing the worst loss imaginable.
Dear Abby: Disappearing meds lead to massive family rift
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 16 years, married for 14. I was injured in a bad car wreck 12 years ago, and I stockpiled the leftover pain medicine.
Dear Abby: Senior discovers beau’s younger paramour
DEAR ABBY: I'm a senior woman who has been dating someone for three years. He is my age.
Dear Abby: Stay-at-home dad feels pressure to work
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 20 years. She's an academic, and we've lived a transient lifestyle to accommodate her career.
Dear Abby: Recuperating elder does not need a houseguest
DEAR ABBY: My father is in his mid-80s. He has been to the hospital several times in the last month because of age-related medical conditions.
Dear Abby: Father and son chefs torn apart by alcohol addiction
DEAR ABBY: I am a retired executive chef, divorced for many years with three adult children. My son was also an executive chef, but no longer.
Dear Abby: Opinions differ on multi-birthday gift exchange
DEAR ABBY: I have a group of friends who get together once a month, usually for a casual dinner.
Dear Abby: Irresponsible daughter can’t get it together
DEAR ABBY: I am a widow who lost my husband 15 years ago. When my husband died, we had a daughter and one grandson. My daughter, a single mom, later had another son.