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The moment my dad gave me the gun

The moment my dad gave me the gun

Growing Up by the Seasons As a child, I often marked the passage of time through the seasons. Fall signified the return to school and shorter daylight hours. Winter brought stark fields, brisk Atlantic winds, and weekends spent with my father in Connemara, County Galway. The landscape of stone walls, peat bogs, and gentle hills […]

Kindly be a source of support to help my dad, Jimmy Lai, receive compassion.

Kindly be a source of support to help my dad, Jimmy Lai, receive compassion.

An open letter from Claire Lai, daughter of Chinese politician Jimmy Lai, to Irene Gu, the American-born star of the Chinese Winter Olympic team. Dear Gu, Congratulations on your impressive medal-winning feat at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. I wanted to reach out because of your genuine appreciation for the ideals that have shaped your […]

Should I inform my mom that dad may be cheating?

Should I inform my mom that dad may be cheating?

Introducing New Advice Columnists Meet our fresh advice columnists, Gail Rudnick and Kim Murstein. I’m the straightforward host of a popular podcast. We dive into everything — from family disagreements and friendships to finances, relationships, and intimacy. These two native New Yorkers tackle sensitive issues from various angles, offering insights about tough love that you […]

Co-pilot and young dad named as last victim of Maine plane crash

Co-pilot and young dad named as last victim of Maine plane crash

The final victim identified among the six who lost their lives in a private jet crash during a snowstorm in Maine last month is the pilot and his father. Jorden Rydell, 33, was co-piloting a Bombardier Challenger 600 owned by a Texas law firm alongside captain Jacob Hosmer when the plane overturned and caught fire […]

My daughter found out the truth about her dad and now she’s angry.

My daughter found out the truth about her dad and now she's angry.

Dear Abby Letters Dear Abby: I’m a 38-year-old woman with a 21-year-old daughter named Penny. I had her when I was 16 and, honestly, it was pretty lonely back then; I didn’t get much help from anyone. For various reasons, I chose not to connect with my father or his family. They were aware of […]