We haven't spoken for a few years now. Should I confront her about her previous behavior or just keep avoiding her?

My sister, who was initially supportive, later drunk-dialed our mother and said a bunch of nasty things about her and me.

A reader is no longer hopeful about improving their health because their family is making it so difficult.

"My sister, who was initially supportive, later drunk-dialed our mother and said a bunch of nasty things about her and me." ...

DEAR SON/BROTHER: Please accept my deepest sympathy for the tragic loss of your father. I can’t imagine the degree of shock and trauma finding him must have caused you. By now, you must realize that ...

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

I am struggling with a recent diagnosis of severe liver disease (non-alcoholic) and need to lose 30 pounds. I have had two bouts of cancer in five years as well as arthritis. I have dedicated myself ...