Esther advises a woman whose friend passed away a few years ago and who is having a hard time finding peace and closure.
Dear Esther: Loss of a Close Friend
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From Esther: Encouragement to Be Gentle With One Another
In this era of conflict, war, and pandemic, Esther encourages us to make it a goal for the year to find ways to be gentler with each other.
Dear Esther: A Mother’s Worry About the New School Year
Esther advises a woman whose son is starting middle school, and she is a bundle of nerves ahead of the new school year.
Dear Esther: Help Returning to Normal Life After COVID
Esther advises a woman tired of living in fear of COVID and desperately wants to get back to “normal”…complete with family gatherings.
Dear Esther: Mom Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Esther advises a woman who is struggling financially to make ends meet and needs help figuring out how to manage her expenses.
Dear Esther: Mother’s Day Misery
Esther advises a woman who is struggling financially to make ends meet and needs help figuring out how to manage her expenses.
From Esther: Resolving Conflict
In a departure from her usual advice column, Esther offers a few basic steps to help effectively resolve conflicts.
Dear Esther: Grieving in Isolation
Esther advises a woman who lost her mom during COVID and feels shortchanged in terms of support because of pandemic isolation.
Dear Esther: Talking to Small Children About People Differences
Esther advises an embarrassed mom who seeks help talking to her small child about people differences.
Dear Esther: Will I Ever Get Over the Death of My Husband?
Esther helps a woman seeking healing and closure after the death of her husband.