Dear Protecting My Peace: You are not selfish. You are frightened, exhausted and trying to keep the people you love safe.

I see how much it hurts my husband that his son is shunned. At the same time, I feel responsible for protecting my kids ...

Dear Protecting My Peace: You are not selfish. You are frightened, exhausted and trying to keep the people you love safe.

DEAR TIRED: You love your sister. That is clear. You opened your arms, your home, your calendar and your patience to help her ...

How can I maintain my boundaries and sense of safety while still being a supportive spouse? Am I being selfish or cautious with good reason?

In today's Dear Annie column, a reader shares how private Facebook groups for women over 50 built real friendships worldwide.

I love my sister dearly, but she’s one of those people who always has to top everyone’s story. If I mention I had a bad cold, ...

For ongoing emotional support, you can reach out to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at 1-800-950-6264 or by texting ...

Dear Last Link: The safest course of action is honesty wrapped in kindness: Tell your aunt you love her but can’t speak for your sister. Encourage her to reach out directly if she wishes, but make it ...

From what you describe, I don’t hear a friendship falling apart. I hear two women doing their best in a season that is ...

I told my husband he had one year to find other living arrangements for his son because I no longer felt safe in my own home.

Dear Protecting My Peace: You are not selfish. You are frightened, exhausted and trying to keep the people you love safe. Given your stepson’s past threats, stalking and violence, it is entirely ...