Jeanne Phillips, also known as Abigail Van Buren, has written the advice column “Dear Abby” since 2000, responding knowledgeably with the wit and compassion that earns her the loyalty of millions of fans. She’s the daughter of Pauline Esther Phillips, who founded “Dear Abby’’ in 1956.| www.syracuse.com
It's not easy for anyone.| syracuse
'If I want a glass of water, I’m supposed to ask her for it.'| syracuse
'I also don’t see why I should subject myself to something that disgusts me.'| syracuse
'Can you please help?'| syracuse
'His doctor has told him it probably won’t kill him.'| syracuse