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

I’m still haunted by the unfairness of it all. My sister lives comfortably off the inheritance, while I’m left with pain and ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

My parents, especially my mother, were abusive throughout my childhood physically, verbally and emotionally. I lived in fear ...

My parents, especially my mother, were abusive throughout my childhood physically, verbally and emotionally. I lived in fear ...

Dear Annie: I’ve always prided myself on being the strong one in my family. The listener, the peacekeeper, the one everyone ...

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