"Living Under My Husband's Control: A Personal Struggle"

A woman writes to Dear Abby about her controlling husband who restricts her interactions with friends and family, prioritizing himself over her children from a previous marriage. Abby advises seeking legal counsel to consider divorce. Another reader asks for advice on dealing with a sister-in-law's defensive attitude and poor parenting, to which Abby suggests refraining from giving advice unless there's physical abuse, which should be reported. Abby also extends New Year wishes to her readers, hoping for a less stressful year ahead.