I have anger issues that were passed down among the men in my family. My mother is a strong woman and wouldn’t let my father ...

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

Dear Abby gives advice to a reader whose is having problems with her mother-in-law since her husband became incarcerated.

Dear Abby: My mother wants a relationship with my adult kids, but she ignored them growing up Published: Jun. 15, 2025, 12:01 a.m. For reasons I could never understand, she didn’t enjoy my ...

FOR RELEASE: MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025. DEAR ABBY: I was sexually abused as a child. Because of this, as an adult woman, I have issues around being touched.

He says he’s with a girlfriend we haven’t met, and he stays out all night long. I’m worried there might be a drug problem, ...

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. Abby, I don ...

Dear Abby: I was sexually abused as a child. Because of this, as an adult woman, I have issues around being touched. I have had therapy, and I am doing much better, but I’m still uncomfortable ...

DEAR ABBY: My 19-year-old son, who is on the spectrum but high-functioning, has left home. He’s legally an adult but wouldn’t allow me to teach him normal survival skills, such as balancing a ...

Dear Abby: I am a mother of six and a grandma to four. We are a close family and enjoy each other’s company. My mom is nearly 80. For reasons I could never understand, she didn’t enjoy my ...