Cutting Ties: A Mother's Absence After My Son's Birth

A woman seeks advice after her ex-boyfriend, who had a drinking problem and was abusive, wants to get back together with her. The advice columnist urges her to prioritize her own well-being and protect her daughter from the chaos. In another letter, a woman explains why she cut off contact with her toxic mother after her son was born. She feels uncomfortable with her mother reaching out to her mother-in-law, but ultimately decides to let her mother-in-law make her own choice. The columnist advises her to communicate her feelings and ask for discretion. Lastly, the columnist shares a mother's advice for weddings: "Wear beige and bite your tongue."