Asking Eric: I feel like my friend’s son dumps the care of his kids on her far too often
Dear Eric: I lost my oldest, beautiful, intelligent daughter five years ago at 38 years young. She left behind two young sons and a spouse. Her death ultimately stemmed from alcoholism; however, she was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and eventually her body shut down organ by organ.
Asking Eric: My son died suddenly and I didn’t get a visit, a call or even a card from two old friends
My two oldest friends of 25 years and one of 19 years are in the immediate area but didn’t call, visit or even send a card. I feel like maybe I never even mattered. It’s been six months, and they have avoided me this whole time.
Asking Eric: My friend is overworked by her son’s excessive childcare demands
Although my friend is pretty active and we enjoy outings ourselves, we are often not able to do the things we want to do because she gets scheduled to provide childcare. She loves to spend time with her grandchildren but overnight and weekend visits with two very young kids are very physically demanding and exhausting for her.
Asking Eric: When my son died, I didn’t hear a thing from my two oldest friends
A grieving mother is hurt when her two oldest friends fail to make so much as a phone call; a caregiver is angry about how her nephew treats her sister.
Asking Eric: My friends are avoiding me after my son’s death
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is grieving the loss of their son without the support of their longtime friends.
Asking Eric: My sister is trapped in an abusive cycle with her son, and I feel helpless
Dear Eric: My sister is a little person and is currently unable to walk without a scooter or crutches. Last year she slipped ...
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Asking Eric: The real reason retired parents are turning down their kids' dinner invitations
Dear Eric: The question from “Confused Son” about his 80-something dad and stepmom’s new hesitation to accepting invitations ...
Asking Eric: Neurodivergent aunt not invited to niece’s wedding
I am heartbroken. I question everything about what I thought our relationship was given how unkind this decision was.
Asking Eric: My old friend is reaching out but I don’t want to reconnect
Kate and I have been friends for more than 20 years. Over 10 years ago, I would’ve almost considered us best friends. My ...
Asking Eric: Ex-best friend doubts friend’s grief
Dear Eric: Kate and I have been friends for more than 20 years. Over 10 years ago, I would’ve almost considered us best ...
Asking Eric: Responses to previous questions from readers
Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram ...
Asking Eric: I can barely leave my house anymore because of all the ‘service dogs’
Dear Eric: I am very allergic to dogs. I also have been bitten numerous times throughout my life so I am quite wary of dogs.
Asking Eric: I’ve been dealing with unbearable grief mostly alone
I was raised that, when a friend suffered a loss, we would go to the house with food, flowers or just to offer our support. If the person was too far away, we’d call and send a card or ...