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.
In this “Asking Eric” column, R. Eric Thomas addresses a reader who can’t stop thinking about their former spouse, who once admitted cheating. The piece explores how a painful marital past can linger long after both partners have moved on.
A woman’s world is shaken when her husband’s decades-old affair comes back into focus, leading her to distance herself from family gatherings. In another heart-wrenching scenario, a sister grapples with resentment after being kept from her dying brother. These stories highlight the enduring impact of family secrets and the crucial need for open communication.
A 23-year-old woman reveals her three-year affair with her boyfriend’s 51-year-old father, exposing the complexities of forbidden relationships and her struggle with the addictive nature of the taboo.
