DEAR ABBY: I know I’ll be chastised for having these thoughts, but I need advice. I thought I was supportive to my friend who lost her husband after a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

DEAR ABBY: I am 36 years old. When I was 30, I was engaged to a man who was 50. He was the only man I have ever been deeply in love with. He died unexpectedly from a heart attack, and I am still ...

Dear Abby: We recently suffered the loss of our first grandchild. She was only 24 and taken far too soon. My partner and I are working through our grief, which is challenging as we are in ...

Dear Abby: I've struggled to come to terms with the death of my wife. The grief is compounded by the silence from a couple with whom we were once close friends.

Dear Abby: Honoring my granddaughter’s memory is causing tension in my marriage Jun. 4, 2025, 1:00 a.m. Dear Abby: Siblings promised to help with Dad’s care, but I’m on my own and at wit’s ...

Advice Dear Abby: My grief over losing one parent and soon another comes with emotional triggers Published: Apr. 15, 2025, 3:00 a.m.

Dear Abby: We recently suffered the loss of our first grandchild. She was only 24 and taken far too soon. My partner and I are working through our grief, which is challenging as we are in ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

Dear Abby: My sister won’t forgive me for bad judgement during our grief Published: Jan. 20, 2025, 4:00 a.m. My sister, who has a personality disorder, won't accept my apology for months now.

DEAR ABBY: My wife died unexpectedly two years ago, after 18 years of a happy marriage and two kids. While we are doing as well as can be expected, one thing seems to set my grief off. It’s w… ...

DEAR ABBY: Ever since I was a child, my mom has regarded me as wise, thoughtful and intelligent. She has confided about family issues, tensions at church and cheating at her workplace.