Dear Abby: Every time my granddaughter and I talk, she always tells me to let her talk. I’m getting older, and one day I won’t be here for her to tell me to let her talk. Believe me, I know.

DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my mom invited all of my family on an international trip during the month of October. One year ago, my sister called me asking if I could “cover some things” for her.

You may not want to start over, but you may have to. DEAR ABBY: I brought my dad with dementia into my home. My husband has heart issues. We are all at each other’s throats all the time.

Dear Abby: I've been married 22 years and love my wife. But for the last 12 years, there's been no intimacy or affection. She blames it on being molested as a child, but refuses to see a counselor.

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DEAR ABBY: My grandson is transgender and gets very hurt when I misgender him. I am nearly 80 and use “she” sometimes when referring to him.

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Dear Bleeding Heart: I am so sorry for the unrelenting trauma you experienced. Your children may mean well, but they are clueless about what the effects of physical, emotional and sexual abuse can be.

DEAR ABBY: I have a full-time job and am in pretty good health. I have one son, “Brian,” who is married and has three children. My problem is that my son is often rude to me.

Dear Abby: I was married to my husband for 44 years. He died eight months ago, and every day is the same for me now, filled with emptiness, sadness and tears. How do I go on in life?

DEAR ABBY: How do I go on in life without my husband? We were married 44 years and very much in love. It has been eight months since his passing. He had MS and had to live his last six years in a ...