Navigating Family Relationships: Ask Amy's Advice on Tricky Situations

A retired woman seeks advice on how to end a lifetime of bullying from her sister without being mean. She is advised to limit contact with her sister and to prioritize her own well-being. In another letter, a community mourns the death of an elderly woman who did not want a service. The columnist suggests holding a non-religious sharing circle or planting a tree in her honor. Finally, the columnist praises a teenager for recognizing her judgmental tendencies and seeking help to change them.