Dear Doctors: My mother and stepfather were married for 42 years when he passed away suddenly. That was a year ago, and she’s still struggling. I talked to my doctor about it, and he said it sounds like “complicated grief.” I’ve never heard of that. What can we do to help her?
DEAR HARRIETTE: Embarking on a health journey in the new year, I’m feeling apprehensive about my lack of expertise in fitness and clean eating. Though I thrive with accountability, I’m embarrassed to ask friends and coworkers to support me. Can you suggest strategies for finding an accountability partner without feeling vulnerable or shy about my fitness journey? — Looking for a Partner DEAR LOOKING FOR A PARTNER: Congratulations on being serious about your health and fitness.
The most important number coming out of the Iowa caucuses is 49. That's the percentage of Republicans who backed a candidate other than Donald Trump.
My dad turned 90 this weekend, and we were all set to drive up north to celebrate his birthday.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My ex-girlfriend and I, ages 23 and 22 respectively, have made an unconventional decision to continue living together post-breakup for financial reasons. Despite our intentions to maintain a cordial environment until our lease ends in seven months, my family strongly opposes this idea.
As America's second-oldest Lutheran college, Roanoke College in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley proclaims that it is 'never sectarian' in outlook, while maintaining that 'critical thinking and spiritual growth' are essential.
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DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve invested a lot of effort in planning my close friend’s wedding and helping coordinate the engagement. However, despite this involvement, I recently discovered that I’m not her maid of honor. Should I have a conversation with her about feeling left out, express my disappointment or consider scaling back my level of involvement in the wedding preparations? – Feeling Snubbed DEAR FEELING SNUBBED:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time on this day in 1986.
• Dorcus Class of the First Baptist Church had a devotional on the important inquiries taken from the daily devotional book “Daily Remembrances.” The meeting also included a monetary gift to missionary, Lottie Moon.