Changing Children's Names: A Mother's Journey After an Abusive Relationship

A single mother is considering changing her children's last names to her own, but her 10-year-old child has mixed feelings about it. The mother should prioritize her child's feelings and discuss the name change privately, emphasizing the desire for the family to share the same surname. If the older child strongly opposes the change, the mother should respect their wishes and hold off on the name change. In another letter, a person seeks advice on how to handle their aging mother's forgetfulness, and the response emphasizes the importance of patience and suggests seeking medical advice. Lastly, a reader shares their experience of throwing smaller wedding parties across the country after having a destination wedding, which helped alleviate complaints from family members who were not invited to the original ceremony.