Six years after I moved out, I never imagined I'd be back in my hometown, watching "Golden Girls" reruns with my mom and my new husband, but that was my reality at the start of 2024. Just eight months ...

Being a grandparent has to be an absolute joy. But having a grandparent in your life ISN’T super fun if that person is, yanno, a lot. Just because she’s grandma doesn’t mean she’s sweet, as stories ...

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Step-siblings tussle as one’s rescue dog bumps the other’s kids from their parents’ babysitting calendar. We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best ...

My mom told me my dad wanted a divorce six days after Christmas. I was 34 and the news crushed me. They are happier now that they're not together, and their divorce strengthened my marriage. Six days ...

About a year ago, my mother was diagnosed with a type of dementia. This has been a long time coming, and thankfully, she has her kids, grandkids, and my father to help care for her, although she is ...

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