During the hardest period of her life, she watched as people made excuses for why they couldn't be there for her.

Dear Abby gives advice to a reader who is hurt after many of the people in her life skipped going to her mother’s funeral.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have neighbors we are not interested in being friends with. We are a religious family and believe ...

Dear Annie: I’m a 36-year-old woman who’s always been the “go-to” friend for emotional support. I don’t mind being there for ...

DEAR ABBY: I recently bought a new house. I was downsizing because my mother has passed away and my daughter went out of ...

Carly Pearce was heartbroken to miss Jeannie Seely‘s funeral — but a touching sign reminded her that her dear friend was ...

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

P.S. If her memory is faulty, she should be evaluated by her doctor.

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