Families are meant to be a source of love, support, and belonging—but anyone who’s part of one knows it’s rarely that simple. This is the story of one such moment—a quiet decision made in frustration ...
My sister had a contentious relationship with her ex, but my 10-year-old niece adored her father and was devastated when he died last year. My sister has a 3-year-old and a 2-year-old with her current ...
DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old niece is getting married in four months. Five years ago, she lost her father in a tragic accident while her parents were on vacation. Since that time, she has come out as gay ...
Dear Abby weighs in on a couple who weren't sent an invitation to attend their niece's wedding, even though their twin daughters got an invitation. DEAR ABBY: My niece is getting married. We have ...
My niece is a highly educated person. She holds a Ph.D. in science, has a good personality and people genuinely like her. She has worked as a freelancer for the same company for over five years. The ...
Dear Eric: A few months ago, I discovered I was not invited to my niece’s wedding this summer. She is the daughter of my only sibling. I was told when I asked my sister if I needed to save the date. I ...
They often turn to me for advice, and in turn, they teach me how to stay relevant. They also help me stay connected and feel less isolated. I never set out to be the "cool aunt." But somewhere between ...
DEAR ANNIE: My husband and I have been together for 15 years. He has three children from a previous marriage. In the early days of our relationship, my nieces would often come and visit during the ...
Dear Eric: Twenty-six years ago, my mother worked with a married woman who was pregnant with her fourth child but couldn’t afford to add another child to her family. My sister and husband had a son ...
Dear Eric: A few months ago, I discovered I was not invited to my niece’s wedding this summer. She is the daughter of my only sibling. I was told when I asked my sister if I needed to save the date. I ...
Dear Eric: Twenty-six years ago, my mother worked with a married woman who was pregnant with her fourth child but couldn’t afford to add another child to her family. My sister and husband had a son ...
I wrote this poem in honor of my niece who had breast cancer, who was determined to live out the rest of her life giving her loved ones hope and strength. I wrote and submitted this poem in honor of ...