I don’t want to withdraw completely, but I also can’t keep being everyone’s emotional lifeline while mine is fraying.

Dear Annie: My parents, especially my mother, were abusive throughout my childhood—physically, verbally, and emotionally. I ...

Every year, I host Thanksgiving for my family, and e “This time will be different.” I picture everyone laughing, passing ...

I’m exhausted from pretending I’m fine when I’m not. I love my family and friends, but I’m starting to feel invisible, like ...

Dear Missing the Mayhem: I get it. When the kids leave, the quiet can feel overwhelming. For years, your whole life ran on ...

My parents, especially my mother, were abusive throughout my childhood physically, verbally and emotionally. I lived in fear from the time I was 5 years old. I worked hard, stayed out of trouble and ...

When they come over for dinner she piles food on her own plate and sits down ... . And the laundry, don’t even get me started ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to my husband, “Gabe,” for over 30 years. He’s never been a very good partner. We have two ...

Dear Not Mom: There are many ways to love and support your brother without agreeing to raise his children. Tell him how ...