Hello, dear readers! Welcome to our monthly letters column. We have a lot to cover so we’ll dive right in.

DEAR HARRIETTE: I moved states for college in order to attend my dream institution and help turn my dreams into reality. Obviously, moving for college was a massive adjustment for my family and me. I try to talk on the phone every day, but every once in a while, I miss a call due to the stress of school and living in the city. The other day I was on the phone with my father who told me that my mom has been depressed since I’ve gone to college and that it’s my fault for going away. My mom has been extremely supportive of me moving for college and continuously tells me how proud she is of me. My father is also known for starting drama in the family for his own enjoyment. Although I know my mom is proud of me and supports me, I can’t help but feel guilty for moving. What do you suggest I do? – Guilty Student DEAR GUILTY STUDENT: It is natural for children to grow up and move away from home – either for college, work or marriage. Yes, it can be stressful and even depressing, especially for parents and children who remain at home. But it is a part of life, and over time your family members will adjust – including your mother.

In 279 B.C., King Pyrrhus of Epirus defeated a Roman legion at the Battle of Asculum. But that conflict cost so many casualties that his forces were left weak and vulnerable, leading the monarch to lament, “One more such victory and we are completely done for!” The phrase “Pyrrhic victory” has survived for more than 2,300 years because it so aptly describes a driven but deluded leader who picks the wrong fight. Now it applies to President Trump, who engineered successful primary challenges against two Republican senators that he accuses of disloyalty: John Cornyn of Texas and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana.

Dear Doctors: My mom saw a news story about frailty and worries it will happen to her. She’s 83 and is vital for her age. She does senior yoga and walks most days. She does take medication for high blood pressure and is prediabetic.