A reader wonders how to heal her relationship with her estranged daughter.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

I developed psychosis with a personality change. I did things I'm ashamed of. I had an affair, remarried and moved out of the ...

I know I can’t force her to forgive me, but banning me from her wedding brings me to tears every time I think of it.

DEAR IN A STATE: I know neither you nor your daughter other than what you have described to me. Continue talking with your ...