My wife and I adopted my niece after my sister died. Her dad gave up his rights to her. She was 12 and the life insurance went into a trust until she turned 25. As a result, my niece went off to a ...

11. My niece is like a combination of a daughter and best friend. 12. Your presence in my life is a gift that I treasure every day—being your uncle is a privilege I hold dear. 13. You are not just a ...

Each week in the Wednesday column, Prudence asks readers for their thoughts on a question that has her stumped. She’ll post her final thoughts on the matter on Fridays. Three years ago, my ...

Dear Abby: My niece, who is engaged, is blossoming into a full-fledged bridezilla. She has upset her mother so deeply that she may not attend the wedding. The bride is dictating what her guests are to ...

DEAR ABBY: My sister recently lost her husband, who passed away after a brief fight with cancer. Her daughter, my niece, was scheduled to be married later this year. They struggle with finances, and ...

My niece is a highly educated person. She holds a Ph.D. in science, has a good personality and people genuinely like her. She has worked as a freelancer for the same company for over five years. The ...

For two years in a row, during the month of February, I’ve had dreams about Frederick Douglass. Last year, the reason was clear. My family knows I love ― like, really love ― February, because it is ...