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Dear Abby: I thought retirement would be joyful family time - but my husband’s death changed all that
Dear Abby: I thought retirement would be joyful family time - but my husband’s death changed all that
Dear Abby: I thought retirement would be joyful family time - but my husband’s death changed all that

Published on: 06/17/2026

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The siblings no longer call each other or me, or spend time together. My oldest son quit communicating with us altogether. (Getty Images)

DEAR ABBY: My husband of 31 years died suddenly five years ago. Our family -- four kids, six grandkids -- was devastated. We still haven’t recovered.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/06/dear-abby-i-thought-retirement-would-be-joyful-family-time-but-my-husbands-death-changed-all-that.html

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