I have suspected for many years that my son is gay. I don't understand why he would feel he can't talk to me about his ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 23-year-old college graduate who was lucky enough to land a job in my field of study. The job is located in my hometown. Because I couldn’t afford my own apartment, I moved ...

My husband’s dad turned out to be gay and divorced his mom. My husband is still angry at his father, which I understand. I ...

Although your daughter is young, many parents would feel proud rather than threatened by their child giving serious thought to her future at such a young age. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren ...

He’s in intensive care as I write this. His parents plan to drive him right back to the BMX track the minute he recovers!

A grieving parent asks Dear Abby how to help her son, who has isolated himself after witnessing the murder of his brother. Abby suggests ways to encourage him to find support and healing.

DEAR TRYING: It appears your parents want to keep their little girl at home and under their thumbs. At 23, you are an adult and entitled to live independently (or with your boyfriend) if you wish.

DEAR ABBY: My 19-year-old son, who is on the spectrum but high-functioning, has left home. He’s legally an adult but wouldn’t allow me to teach him normal survival skills, such as balancing a ...

DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I found out my adult child is transgender. Nobody knows yet except for me, my husband and my other child. Until this year, I have always worked in a very caring ...

Dear Abby: As parent of a trans child, colleague's mockery hit home I was shocked into silence by my co-worker’s inappropriate behavior. How can I handle it better if it happens again?

DEAR ABBY: I have suspected for many years that my son is gay. I don’t understand why he would feel he can’t talk to me about his relationships. I would ...