Some of the stories are accurate, but many are embellished. My oldest daughter joined her mother in the storytelling.

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

DEAR ABBY: I am a troubled older man. I was married with three children, but I drank too much. My wife and I divorced after ...

Your ex-wife has told these tales because she has an ax to grind. Her motives are not pure. Your oldest daughter probably ...

DEAR ABBY: My son was married eight months ago. He and I were close but had problems in the past. His bride left me out of ...

I prefer to deal with this on my own. Should I tell my children and husband what’s going on or leave them hanging?

I am in my early 30s and dealing with an illness that can kill me. I don’t want to leave my children and husband, but I don’t ...

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.

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

DEAR FRAZZLED: A wife and mother whose behavior and general cleanliness have worsened to the point that she leaves her chewed ...

A reader shares what a poem Abby printed years ago still means to her.