I did things I’m ashamed of. I ... moved out of the country, leaving my 13-year-old daughter with my ex-husband ...

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

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

"Can you think of anything I can do to heal our relationship, or must I just bump along unless and until she forgives me?

DEAR ABBY: I have a longtime friend, “Erin,” who is my age (early 60s). She retired several months ago and has told me a ...

I know I can’t force her to forgive me, but banning me from her wedding brings me to tears every time I think of it.

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

DEAR IN A STATE: I know neither you nor your daughter other than what you have described to me. Continue talking with your ...

However, my relationship with my daughter has never recovered in spite of my apologies, sorrow and deep shame. Fast-forward: ...

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

I had a psychotic breakdown 20 years ago and did things I'm still ashamed of, including leaving my 13-year-old daughter and ...