there are rooms in the house that are no longer able to be moved through or are overrun with stuff from decades ago.

Dear Eric: Thirty-three years ago, I became pregnant and the man I was dating dropped me like a hot potato. I had the baby on ...

We’ve explained to them that we do not believe it is fair that they are going to leave this large home of stuff for us to clean up one day.

We have two daughters and three grandchildren. We only spend our gas money going to and from doctor’s appointments, radiation and the grocery store. Both of my daughters have birthdays coming up and, ...

If you can, let the experience be water under the bridge. Reach out to your friend. Tell her you miss her. Ask her if you and ...

They were here to pick up my grandson a few weeks ago and she had one of her tantrums. She stormed out of my house, slamming the door so hard the weather station fell off the wall and broke apart.

My husband and I have been going through some very tough times this past year and a half. My husband hurt his back very badly ...

When she does arrive, she reminds me she’s ADHD and pokes fun at me for being so uptight about time. My mom is dying, my ...

In a past Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who doesn't feel compelled to attend the college graduation of their great-nephew.

Why do I not have any close friends at this stage of my life, after being committed to my family and community for so many ...

Her son is often on the receiving end of her anger. When he’s alone staying with us, he is calm, happy, helpful, an ...