A grieving parent asks Dear Abby how to help her son, who has isolated himself after witnessing the murder of his brother.

DEAR SOLO: I sure can. The next time this friend wants to visit, grow a backbone. Tell her you no longer want to share your ...

Dear Lonely: Some individuals are more resilient than others. The sad fact is, there is no set timetable for grieving. Invite ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a mental health therapist, and one of my favorite things to do is to read about people’s experiences. Part of that is reading advice columns such as yours.

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Disclaimer: Following the advice in this article is not a cure-all; please seek professional help because, let's be honest, you might need to. Some responses have been edited for clarity. Dear Abby: I ...

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The "Dear Abby" advice column first appeared on the pages of The Chicago Tribune in late 1965, after the original Abby completed her 10-year contract with her first syndication company McNaught, ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a mental health therapist, and one of my favorite things to do is to read about people’s experiences. Part of that is reading advice columns such as yours. More than once, a ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I had a baby right around the time my father remarried. I didn’t know my new stepmother very well when she started giving me parenting advice. The issue is, her ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a mental health therapist, and one of my favorite things to do is to read about people’s experiences; part of that is reading advice columns such as yours. More than once, a ...