One mother’s letter to “Dear Abby” underscores the pain of a broken parent-child bond. While she removed her son from her will following his estrangement, she struggles with the guilt and wonders if she is justified in excluding him.

A heartfelt letter to “Dear Annie” captures one woman’s struggle with her daughters’ emotional distance, her husband’s affair, and the toll these events have taken on her health. She feels isolated and overwhelmed, culminating in physical symptoms like heart palpitations.

A mother grapples with her 22-year-old daughter’s silence despite their efforts to heal past wounds. Should she persist or patiently wait? Expert advice offers a path forward.