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Finding a 'New Normal' After Grief Mar. 02, 2022
Dear Annie: This is in response to "Frustrated Peacemaker," the woman whose husband constantly corre... Read More
Sisters Won't Move On From Childhood Trauma Feb. 22, 2022
Dear Annie: I have always looked up to my older sisters. They are twins and six years older than me.... Read More
Reacting to Mother's Dementia Jan. 25, 2022
Dear Annie: I just wanted to say thank you for keeping an open mind. I've noticed that, on different... Read More
Infidelity From Both Sides Jan. 23, 2022
Dear Annie: I just finished reading the letter from "Caged Bird," and my heart broke for her. The re... Read More
Worried About Grandma Jan. 20, 2022
DR. WALLACE: My grandfather passed away a few months ago, and my grandmother is having a very hard t... Read More
Words to Avoid When Consoling a Friend Jan. 03, 2022
Dear Annie: My husband and I enjoy your column and often read it out loud to each other and discuss ... Read More
A Man's Loss Touches Readers Dec. 12, 2021
Dear Annie: I am asking you to reprint your column with the letter from "Neil," who lost his wife to... Read More
Living Without My Wife Dec. 05, 2021
Dear Annie: My wife of 44 years passed away after a nine-day bout with cancer. We started dating at ... Read More
Grieving Niece Won't Help Herself Nov. 20, 2021
Dear Annie: I need help. I've let my niece move in with me, my husband and my 17-year-old daughter a... Read More
Replaced by a Newcomer Nov. 07, 2021
Dear Annie: I have two very good friends who I go to breakfast with every Saturday. We are part of a... Read More
Weary Widow Worries for Husband's Health Nov. 05, 2021
Dear Annie: I'm in my 70s, as is my boyfriend. For the most part, we get along. But lately, I'm star... Read More
Easing an Earworm Sep. 25, 2021
Dear Annie: I was married 45-plus years when my husband passed away. After being alone for a few yea... Read More
The Struggle for Closure as Covid Rages On Sep. 24, 2021
Recently installed on a large grassy expanse of Washington D.C.'s National Mall near the Washington ... Read More
How Do I Tell My Kids Our Dog Died? Sep. 19, 2021
Dear Annie: One of our two sweet dogs died recently. Do you have any suggestions for how to explain ... Read More
Anxiety After Loss Sep. 06, 2021
Dear Annie: My husband passed away in April after suffering for many years from chronic obstructive ... Read More
Husband Has a Wandering Eye Aug. 26, 2021
Dear Annie: I cannot believe I am asking for advice. Here goes! My mom, with whom I was very close, ... Read More
Give Us a Minute to Grieve the Future Aug. 22, 2021
When I was little, and my parents had to explain things that happened before I came along, they amus... Read More
Is It Reasonable to Expect an Apology? Aug. 20, 2021
Dear Annie: After my mother died, my father married a woman he found online. She only visited us onc... Read More
Therapy Is a Valuable Parenting Resource Aug. 20, 2021
The first time I went to therapy was after my mom died. I was 7 years old, and our family was in cri... Read More
Gratitude Attitude: Part 2 Aug. 20, 2021
Are you having a down day? When that happens, oftentimes it can be all too easy for us to tell ourse... Read More
