Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed changes to the state’s mental health laws, but they face opposition from lawmakers and ...

Your in-laws have a sarcastic sense of humor and no empathy. I can’t blame you for wanting to protect yourself, especially since your husband is unwilling to protect you from his family’s hurtful ...

Dear Abby: ...

So, no, you do not have to forgive. But, if you find that this happens along your journey, that is completely fine and natural. You have many choices, and the act of of forgiveness should not be ...

Refusing to acknowledge how someone feels or blaming them for their feelings are overt examples of invalidation. Minimizing ...