Asking Eric: The parents always leave their kids with my friend, and I don’t think it’s right
Dear Eric: I lost my oldest, beautiful, intelligent daughter five years ago at 38 years young. She left behind two young sons and a spouse. Her death ultimately stemmed from alcoholism; however, she was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and eventually her body shut down organ by organ.
Asking Eric: When my son died, I didn’t hear a thing from my two oldest friends
A grieving mother is hurt when her two oldest friends fail to make so much as a phone call; a caregiver is angry about how her nephew treats her sister.
Asking Eric: I feel like my friend’s son dumps the care of his kids on her far too often
I think her son and daughter-in-law are more interested in having fun than taking responsibility for the care of their children. They seem to me to frequently take advantage of he
Asking Eric: My son died suddenly and I didn’t get a visit, a call or even a card from two old friends
My two oldest friends of 25 years and one of 19 years are in the immediate area but didn’t call, visit or even send a card. I feel like maybe I never even mattered. It’s been six months, and they have avoided me this whole time.
Asking Eric: My friends are avoiding me after my son’s death
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is grieving the loss of their son without the support of their longtime friends.
Asking Eric: Overworked grandmother has no time for her own life
I think her son and daughter-in-law are more interested in having fun than taking responsibility for the care of their ...
Asking Eric: How do I answer when asked about my deceased daughter?
"Over the years, I’ve answered many different ways (depending on who is asking) but most times it feels really awkward." ...
Asking Eric: Ex-best friend doubts friend’s grief
Dear Eric: Kate and I have been friends for more than 20 years. Over 10 years ago, I would’ve almost considered us best ...
Asking Eric: My sister lied about why I wasn’t invited to the wedding
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 ...
Asking Eric: Daughter-in-law never acknowledges our gifts
She wishes her daughter-in-law thanked her for gifts and that her son’s family didn’t spend so much more time with his ...
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Asking Eric: Toxic volunteer ruins charity work
I belong to an organization that raises money for the less fortunate. Recently, I hosted an event to raise funds for children ...
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Asking Eric: How I made sure I’ll get what I deserve when my dad dies
Dear Eric: I am compelled to respond to your advice to “Caregiver Sibling,” who was seemingly taking care of her 93-year-old mother with little assistance from her siblings. When my mother ...
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Asking Eric: I can barely leave my house anymore because of all the ‘service dogs’
Dear Eric: I am very allergic to dogs. I also have been bitten numerous times throughout my life so I am quite wary of dogs. Consequently, I am not fond of dogs. Here in Colorado, dogs are ...
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Asking Eric: My friend keeps getting saddled with watching her grandkids and has no time for herself
Although my friend is pretty active and we enjoy outings ourselves, we are often not able to do the things we want to do ...