Best of Dear Abby: During the holidays my friend is always alone, but my family won’t welcome him
I wish you had mentioned WHY your family is unwilling to include your friend in some of those celebrations. Whatever their reason, because leaving your friend alone dampens your enjoyment, consider ...
My husband gave his son, 30, who has struggled with drug addiction, his credit card. It did not go well.
My husband has a 30-year-old son who has struggled with drugs and mental illness for several years. This young man has been enabled financially by both of his parents, but especially by his mom, who ...
A dear friend, 91, wants to add me to the deed of his house. His daughter died and he’s not close to his son. Is that a good idea?
If your friend wants to do you a favor and leave you his home — and what a gesture! — he should not, I repeat not, put you on ...
Masquers stages ‘Making God Laugh’ at the Capitol Civic Centre March 6-8
This winter, join a family that might not be too far off from your own with The Masquers ’ production of “Making God Laugh.” Performances will be at Capitol Civic Centre at 7:30 p.m. March 6-8 and ...
South Jersey community continues to rally around Jersey Kebab after ICE arrest
A South Jersey community continues to support local business owners through donations, gatherings and words of support after ...
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Iowa Medicaid sends $4M bills to families grieving deaths of loved ones with disabilities
“Dear Joy Higgins,” the letter read. “Our sincere condolences to you ... He said the letters “request information from family members regarding the deceased person’s assets and expenses,” and the ...
Medicaid in Iowa billed 2 grieving families $4M after their disabled loved ones died
After their loved one died at a state-run center in Iowa, families got a letter from the state. It offered condolences. And ...
Asking Eric: Relative judges family members who sell drugs
I don’t consider myself a “square” but I’m having a hard time reconciling some relationships. My cousin‘s family now owns a ...
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A Letter to Your Inner Self: Embrace Your Strength and Worth
Take a moment to write a letter to yourself, filled with self-love, recognition, value, and gratitude, because you truly ...
Dear Abby: In-laws' vicious sense of humor has me ready to cut them out of my life
DEAR RECOVERING: 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 ...
Dear Abby: Yet another good reason why you should cosign that family member’s loan
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