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

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in a quandary. Our 12-year-old granddaughter had a big celebration for her birthday. Her ...

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

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My husband and I are in a quandary. Our 12-year-old granddaughter celebrated her birthday earlier this year. It was a big ...

DEAR ABBY: My father was a terrible person. He was physically abusive to his wife and kids, and he sexually abused both of my sisters. He was a vicious bully who took every opportunity to humiliate ...