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Dear Abby: Neighbor’s ailment is endangering her child

Dear Bystander: Yes, this is considered neglect. That child has received none of the social or intellectual stimulation that ...

Dear Abby: Secret recording makes sisters unhappy with brother

I am a 67-year-old man who has two sisters. Recently, I was at my younger sister “Mitzi’s” house, installing some blinds.

Dear Abby: My drama-filled sisters could lose out on my generous help if they don’t shape up

They borrow money from him, and expect him to help them with house projects, but also gossip about him and his girlfriend.

Dear Abby: How do I tell my neighbors that I don’t want to be friends?

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have neighbors we are not interested in being friends with. We are a religious family and believe ...
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Dear Abby: Mom is forcing young daughter to follow her strange sleep schedule

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

Dear Abby: Acknowledging kindness from arm’s length

Dear Abby: I am a retired Marine who married my supervisor’s daughter. I’ll call her “Zoe.” He and I were good friends. Zoe ...

Dear Abby: Woman wishes to acknowledge kindness after tragic loss

DEAR ABBY: I am a retired Marine who married my supervisor’s daughter. I’ll call her “Zoe.” He and I were good friends. Zoe ...

Dear Abby: I no longer feel welcome in the house I grew up in

DEAR ABBY: My parents divorced when I was in high school, and Dad kept the house I grew up in. I’m in college across town and ...

‘Sesame Street’ stars Elmo and Abby Cadabby sing and host in their Grand Ole Opry debut

For a 3 1/2-year-old, Elmo sure has sung a lot on “Sesame Street” with some of the best musicians in the world.

Dear Abby: Woman wishes to acknowledge kindness shown by estranged family members after tragic loss

I don't have the energy to restart these relationships, but I feel the letters were sent with kind intent and ignoring them ...