I connected with my long-lost cousin on Facebook. She reminded me of my childhood and sent me some old photos. Among them were the only photos I have of me with my mom. When someone named Rosemary ...

DEAR ABBY: I lost my beautiful mother six years ago. While, of course, I miss her terribly, something else has been bothering me that I’m having trouble getting over. I allowed my cousin on my dad’s ...

A reader is unsure how best to help a cousin she sees as a little sister but who so far hasn’t asked for any parenting advice. By Philip Galanes My cousin’s young children are out of control: They hit ...

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, I rarely thought about where I would go to Mass. I was still in high school when the pandemic hit, and prior to Covid, my family’s regular Sunday routine had me reliably ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who wants their cousin's daughter to move out of their ...

Dear Eric: I’ve been married to a great guy for the better part of 30 years. We are empty-nesters, and during COVID-19 I agreed to help my male cousin who became homeless. Related Articles Asking Eric ...

When a cousin of mine retired at 65, we all figured he was set for life. He'd always held down a good job, and I knew from ...

Seeing my cousin bruised, I chose a child's safety over family loyalty. Calling CPS to report the abuse severed every ...

In 2017, I sent DNA samples to Ancestry, as well as to two other DNA companies. My parents had recently passed away, and I had some questions about my family background that I hoped the DNA might ...