Dear Abby: My father’s wife, “Carole,” loves to thrift-shop. She enjoys hunting for a good deal, particularly if she can find ...

My dear friend is stepmother to a 14-year-old boy she clearly dislikes and abuses. She treats him like a servant in his own ...

My dear friend, "Sandra," is married with two children. She and her husband have a 4-year-old son together and another son ...

She has him doing all of the housework in their home, belittles him constantly and is very vocal about how much she dislikes him. Her 4-year-old can do no wrong.

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.

He's lived with his mom for more than 10 years, and she's grateful. But she doesn't like the idea of this woman also moving in with them.

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

My stepmother loves to shop at thrift stores and often picks up things for my 5-year-old daughter. Some of the clothing is ...

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

DEAR ABBY: My father’s wife, “Carole,” loves to thrift-shop. She enjoys hunting for a good deal, particularly if she can find ...

DEAR ABBY: My father’s wife, “Carole,” loves to thrift-shop. She enjoys hunting for a good deal, particularly if she can find ...