Uncomfortable family situations

Losing My ‘Naming Rights’

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A cousin named her daughter after my mom before I could.

How To Bury a War

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It begins at a New Jersey diner, and ends as the last Holocaust survivor in our family was lowered into the ground.

Stay Classy

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I have a terrible relationship with sister. How do I get through my dad’s memorial service without creating a scene? Our advice columnist weighs in.

How To: Avoid Family Conflict When There’s No Estate Plan

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What do to when a loved one dies with no estate plan? A financial therapist offers six ways to work with your family and remain sane -- and harmonious.

Thanksgiving After Jack

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A few weeks before Thanksgiving, my 12-year-old son went out to play in the rain and never came home. That year, everything about the holiday just felt wrong.