Dear Protecting My Peace: You are not selfish. You are frightened, exhausted and trying to keep the people you love safe.

I have a good friend “Amy,” who is a great lady. We’ve known each other for about 15 years, but we reconnected about two ...

I see how much it hurts my husband that his son is shunned. At the same time, I feel responsible for protecting my kids ...

Dear Protecting My Peace: You are not selfish. You are frightened, exhausted and trying to keep the people you love safe.

In today's Dear Annie column, a woman torn between safety and compassion struggles to keep firm boundaries after years of violence from her autistic adult stepson.

How can I maintain my boundaries and sense of safety while still being a supportive spouse? Am I being selfish or cautious with good reason?

You are not selfish. You are frightened, exhausted and trying to keep the people you love safe. Given your stepson’s past ...

As he got older and bigger, things changed. He became more volatile. He has put holes in walls, broken furniture and been physically violent toward my husband. Three years ago, he threatened me ...

Dear Protecting My Peace: You are not selfish. You are frightened, exhausted and trying to keep the people you love safe. Given your stepson’s past threats, stalking and violence, it is entirely ...

My stepson is 22 and autistic. For 12 years, he lived with us half the time and with his mother the other half. During those years, I was ...

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Fate loves conviction. You walk like you mean it, and your confidence will attract allies, ...

These are the death notices published in this week's editions of The Sentinel. Our thoughts are with the families and friends ...