DEAR ABBY: I’m a 50-year-old woman who has lived with orthopedic challenges due to a congenital metabolic condition. Despite many surgeries and limited mobility, I have led a full life as a special needs teacher, wife and caregiver for my grandmother. After my grandmother passed last year, I struggled emotionally and started weekly Zoom sessions … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My daughter won’t allow me to have a relationship with my toddler grandson without constantly interfering. Everything is “no.” She says things like: “Don’t bring him a toy every time you come over — no more toys. No TV. Don’t play the (kids) music too loud. No, he cannot go outside; there are … Read more
Jennifer Stojkovic is pumped for Thanksgiving. As a new mom, she needs extra calories for recovery and breastfeeding — and the Super Bowl of Eating is the perfect excuse to load up. Stojkovic, who gave birth to son Roman in September, has been craving carbs, specifically a sweet potato casserole with brown sugar, dried cranberries, … Read more
A jarring collision with a rude skier changed the course of Liz Healy’s life in unimaginable ways. That fateful trip to Vermont in 2022 left Healy in excruciating pain. The MRI results were shocking — she had a fractured sacrum and a kidney tumor. She was diagnosed with Stage 2 kidney cancer. Further testing revealed the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m having a problem with my sister, who visits me on the average of once a month. She lives four hours away. Her friend and her husband accompany her. They are my only company. I used to enjoy them but no longer. After their visits, stuff is always missing from my house — … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My mom is in her early 80s. More and more often lately, she seems to be avoiding seeing me and my siblings. It wasn’t always like this. She would let me, my husband and our kids stay with her when we visited. Even last year, when she fell and injured herself, she let … Read more
Robert Redford was more than just a legendary actor — he was also a beloved grandfather. Redford’s grandchildren reacted to his death at age 89 on Tuesday with heartfelt Instagram tributes that featured never-before-seen family photos. Conor Schlosser, the son of Redford’s eldest daughter, Shauna Redford, posted five photos with the “Barefoot in the Park” star, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: About eight months ago, I stumbled upon my husband watching online porn. He admitted to habitual use but said it was just a stress reliever, and he would stop viewing it. Meanwhile, I am plagued by feelings of not being enough for him, mainly before or during sex, but also at random times … Read more
A proud grandma says she is ‘thrilled’ after helping deliver her daughter’s baby in the backseat of her car — and also saving his life. Sonja Cook, 46, was letting Shelby and her partner Ryan Butler, 32, and three other children into her house when she heard her daughter shout ‘it’s coming’ from the backseat … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I made a terrible mistake moving 2,000 miles across the country to be closer to my grandchildren. In the past, I have always noticed my son and daughter-in-law treated the other grandparents better. They roll out the red carpet for my daughter-in-law’s parents. They arrange outings with them, take photos and post the … Read more
At 69, Pam traded retirement for playdough, nappy changes and nap time. She wouldn’t have it any other way. She packed up her life in Perth, Australia, and moved across the country to Brisbane, Australia, to help ease the crushing cost of child care, giving her daughter the chance to keep working and her grandson the gift of … Read more
A mother’s request to exclude her grandchildren and her children’s spouses from a family dinner on an upcoming vacation — which she said she’s planning and paying for — has sparked a heated debate. Her daughter, 40, took to Reddit for advice about the dilemma, saying she feels bad about potentially leaving her husband, their two kids, … Read more
Rosa Roisinblit was getting ready for her weekly salon appointment when she received the phone call that would alter the course of her life. “Se llevaron a los chicos,” she heard the distressed voice on the other line say. They took the kids. It was a Saturday morning in October 1978, two years after military … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have suspected for many years that my son is gay. I don’t understand why he would feel he can’t talk to me about his relationships. I would love him regardless. Everything was fine when his father and I lived hundreds of miles away, but when I mentioned we might move closer, my … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m blessed at 38 to have my first and likely only grandbaby. She’s PERFECT. My daughter, “Robin,” is stressed. She’s left alone with the baby all day, every day, while her partner works. Robin sleeps only when he’s home. I understand her frustration. I raised her and her brother, 12 months apart, on … Read more
Is this a not-so-grand plan? In recent years, a new kind of baby shower has taken root — not for the parents-to-be, but for the grandparents. “Grandma showers” or “grandbaby showers” aim to celebrate growing lineage, especially those about to welcome their child’s first offspring. While some view it as a heartwarming way to honor … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am struggling with a recent diagnosis of severe liver disease (non-alcoholic) and need to lose 30 pounds. I have had two bouts of cancer in five years as well as arthritis. I have dedicated myself to explicitly following my doctor’s directions to eat organic and low-fat foods and to exercise daily to … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my mom invited all of my family on an international trip during the month of October. One year ago, my sister called me asking if I could “cover some things” for her. When I agreed and asked why, she said she and our parents were going on the international trip … Read more
A woman recently asked her TikTok followers to share some of the most “unhinged mother-in-law stories” — and people did not disappoint. “Tell me your most unhinged monster-in-law stories. Not just [that] she was obsessed with her kid or hated you. Give me all the crazy tea? What’s the most f—ed thing she has ever … Read more
Each Friday night, Jewish families do what we have done for thousands of years. We sit down for the moment we have anticipated all week: Shabbat dinner. Before the meal, we engage in a few ritual practices. The woman of the house lights the Shabbat candles, ushering in the sacred day. We welcome the Sabbath … Read more