latestAugust 25, 2020

New Employee Struggles With Anxiety

DEAR HARRIETTE: Since I was young, waking up in the morning and starting my day has always been a struggle, along with my lifelong battle with anxiety. I am starting a new job, and I face my anxiety e... more

August 17, 2020

Pet Owner Regrets Putting Dog To Sleep

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently had to euthanize my dog. He was about 13 years old -- very old for a dog. When I would get home from work, he laid in the same spot and didn’t move. He stopped eating and wa... more

July 22, 2020

Roommates Worry About Isolating Woman

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am living with someone who was exposed to someone with COVID-19 symptoms. While we are taking the necessary precautions -- giving her food in her room, having her wear a mask in shar... more

July 21, 2020

Recent Stress Causes Reader To Turn to Alcohol

DEAR HARRIETTE: Recently my stress levels have gone up because of the coronavirus, especially the threat of potentially losing my job if another wave hits. I thought I was in the clear after things se... more

June 01, 2020

Sense & Sensitivity for June 01, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am feeling unmotivated. I lost my job two months ago. I am getting unemployment, thank God. But no matter how hard I look or how many resumes I send out, I have not gotten a single r... more

February 23, 2019

Friend Concerned After Reader Confides Feelings

DEAR HARRIETTE: I was feeling really down the other day, and I told one of my good friends that I sometimes think I am worth more dead than alive. I said it because I bought a sizable insurance policy... more

February 13, 2019

After Shutdown Reader Wants to Support Local Businesses

DEAR HARRIETTE: Now that the government shutdown is over, we are relieved that my husband will be getting paid again, but we really took a hit during that period. It is going to take time to repair ou... more

February 02, 2019

Reader Must Establish Boundaries With Addict Neighbor

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a neighbor who complains about her daughter all the time. Her daughter is an adult who started her life off great. She is smart and was driven to make something of her life, but... more

January 30, 2019

Reader Realizing That Dad Did the Best He Could

DEAR HARRIETTE: My father died nearly 20 years ago, and I am only now dealing with the grief that I had bottled up over the years. I realize that I was angry with him for many years for things that ha... more

January 30, 2019

Reader Who Works From Home Misses Connection

DEAR HARRIETTE: I work from home, which is good -- for the most part. I have flexible hours, and I am pretty efficient. But lately, I have been feeling down and disconnected from other people. I don’t... more

January 21, 2019

Parent Wants to Keep Teen Daughter Safe From Predators

DEAR HARRIETTE: I just watched the Lifetime series about R&B singer R. Kelly, which alleges he had sex with minors. It was horrible to watch. There were so many stories of young teenagers being abused... more

January 21, 2019

Reader With Acne Wants to Do Something About It

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have terrible acne, and it makes me feel really insecure. I have tried to talk to my mother about it, but even though she’s in her late 30s, she still has acne too. Obviously, neithe... more

January 18, 2019

Past Still Haunting Formerly Homeless Reader

DEAR HARRIETTE: I was homeless for about two years. Finally, after a few false starts, a housing specialist was able to find me an amazing apartment in Brooklyn, New York. What I realize is that while... more

January 17, 2019

Creating Informal Support Group Could Help Reader and Friends

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am blessed to have a mother who is approaching her 90th year. She is fortunate to have quite a few friends her age who are still alive. I guess it’s natural that they are having all ... more

January 12, 2019

Woman's Erratic Behavior Worries Neighbor

DEAR HARRIETTE: We had a power outage in our building, so the electric company guy made the rounds to all of our apartments. One of my neighbors opened the door for him -- naked. I learned about this ... more

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