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Dear Annie: From stepmother to stranger

Dear Annie: I have been married for more than 35 years, but for most of that time, I have felt unloved and trapped. I came into this marriage desperately wanting children, and when my husband was widowed young with two little ones, I stepped in and raised them as my own. I was the one who got ...

Dear Annie: Between two daughters

Dear Annie: There is a sad and bitter battle playing out between my two daughters, and as their mother, I feel helpless to stop it. My oldest has always been the more fragile of the two. She struggles with accountability and has often relied on family to untangle the knots of her life. Years ...

Dear Annie: When siblings stop showing up

Dear Annie: Thirteen years ago, I started doubting my family's place in my life. I come from a family of four boys, but only one of my three remaining brothers keeps in touch. My oldest brother is up in years and no longer able to get around. The middle brother and his wife are the only ...

Dear Annie: Balancing his goals and hers

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 11 years. We've always had a solid partnership with no major issues. But lately, I've been feeling like I'm just a supporting character in his life. He recently started a new job that he's passionate about, and while I'm happy for him, ...