DEAR ABBY: I’m so upset. I just found out my son was molested by one of his older cousins. “Ryan” didn’t want me to know because he was afraid of how I would react. Ryan is 19 and a very private person. I want to confront the person who did this to him and press […]

DEAR ABBY: Recently, our state became one that allows same-sex couples to wed. My partner, “Alex,” and I have been together for 18 years. We had planned to be married last spring, but a death in the family put our wedding on hold. When I found out about the ruling, I expected Alex to be […]

DEAR ABBY: I have a 17-year-old son. He spends half his time with me and the other half with his mom. My question is about his cellphone. I can use an app on my phone to see the location of his phone. A friend of mine tells me I shouldn’t stalk him or spy on […]

DEAR ABBY: I work with a wonderful, good-hearted young woman who holds a low-paying job. She’s raising three children alone, and I know she struggles to provide the necessities. I have learned that the holidays at their home are pretty meager. My husband and I have been discussing the many frivolous indulgences at our family […]

DEAR ABBY: You sometimes print letters from people who are looking to meet decent, honorable and interesting other people. While you have recommended volunteering, joining health clubs, going to church — and staying out of bars — something I have yet to see mentioned is a community-based arts organization. Someone who is musically inclined might […]

DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I turned 50 and my co-workers held a small celebration. When we celebrate birthdays, we all have agreed to regift an item (usually a gag gift). One of my presents was a black leather miniskirt and matching vest. I never planned on wearing it, but my husband, “Tom,” and […]

DEAR ABBY: What are the signs of prescription drug abuse? How would you suggest a young person like me (I am 13) confront a close family member about something like this, especially since I’m not sure? I found an antidepressant prescribed for my mother. As long as I can remember, she has been a happy […]

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Norm,” has become profoundly deaf. He has a cochlear implant in one ear and a hearing aid in the other; neither has helped much. He has extreme difficulty with speech recognition. We can talk together in the quiet of our home as long as I sit right next to him and […]