Asking Eric: Sister tries to sabotage new relationship with half-siblings

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How it spread - 21 original reports, 1 reprint

1. Tue, 11 August 2026

   2 reports
   • journal-advocate.com07:42first to reportedited after publishing
     Asking Eric: Sister tries to sabotage new relationship with half-siblings

     previouslyAsking Eric: Dealing with Jealous Siblings and Family Calls

     Asking Eric addresses two complex family dynamics: guiding a reader whose abusive sister is attempting to sabotage new relationships with half-siblings, and sharing insights from a reader who emphasizes that phone calls and effort in…

   • eastbaytimes.com09:32edited after publishing
     Asking Eric: My jealous sister did background checks on our newly found half-siblings

     previouslyAsking Eric: My jealous sister did background checks on our newfound kin

     Plus: Doesn't that woman know the phone works both ways?

2. Thu, 20 August 2026

   1 report
   • vindy.com08:45
     Dear Annie: Granddaughter wonders if girl is half-sister

     DEAR ANNIE: My granddaughter, “Melanie,” thinks that she has a half-sister 24 years younger. Melanie believes that her father, long divorced from her mother, was asked by his former unattached girlfriend with whom he remained friendly, to “help” her have a child before it becomes biologically too late. Now, my granddaughter has become very attached […]

3. Fri, 21 August 2026

   1 report
   • eptrail.com07:30edited after publishing
     Asking Eric: Siblings don’t show up for mother’s centennial

     previouslyAsking Eric: Managing Family Drama and Gift Overload

     Eric addresses a reader overwhelmed by planning a 100th birthday party without sibling support, advising how to handle costs and expectations. In the second letter, Eric provides strategies for gently redirecting a mother-in-law whose…

4. Tue, 25 August 2026

   1 report
   • dailycamera.com07:22edited after publishing
     Asking Eric: After tragedy, daughter says mother’s love is only skin-deep

     previouslyAsking Eric: Healing Mother-Daughter Rift & Estate Tips

     Eric offers guidance to a widowed mother facing criticism and potential estrangement from her adult daughter. The column also features reader insights on protecting family finances when building homes on a child’s property, plus a…

     1 reprint

     • fortmorgantimes.com25 Aug, 07:22their copy
5. Thu, 27 August 2026

   2 reports
   • eastbaytimes.com08:01edited after publishing
     Dear Abby: I told this teen I saw her reckless posts, but she won’t stop

     previouslyDear Abby: I told this teen I saw her rash posts, but she won't stop

     Plus: I'm looking for a job, and I can't navigate these online application sites.

   • oleantimesherald.com10:00
     Dear Abby: Visiting niece starts smear campaign against her dad

     DEAR ABBY: I got permission from my estranged brother to invite his 17-year-old daughter, "Ella," to spend a month with my family this summer. We live on the East Coast, and she lives on the West Coast. Ella is about to graduate from high school and has had a difficult home life and relationship with her dad and stepmother. After making her travel arrangements, I came across recent social media...

6. Fri, 28 August 2026

   1 report
   • boredpanda.com03:44edited after publishing
     Fam Goes Above And Beyond For 2 Sets Of Twins And Ignores 17YO, He Finally Hits Them With The Truth

     previouslyFam Calls 17YO Unreasonable For Inviting Them To Graduation, He Points Out How They Favor Twins

     A teen expects family members to show up for his graduation, but gets a harsh surprise when most of them say they plan to skip it. This prompts him to reveal how much he resents them for spending every waking moment of his life lavishing attention on his 2 sets of twin siblings, while ignoring him. Check out the story to learn how his family responded and how to deal with childhood neglect. . Family, Relationships

7. Sat, 29 August 2026

   1 report
   • reporterherald.com07:00edited after publishing
     Asking Eric: Noisy neighbor kids mar backyard oasis

     previouslyAsking Eric: Neighbor Noise & Financial Anxiety

     In this column, Asking Eric helps a retiree deal with noisy new neighbors using acceptance and open communication. Then, he offers guidance to an optimist navigating her husband’s sudden financial anxiety and past relationship trauma.

8. Mon, 31 August 2026

   1 report
   • boredpanda.com06:01edited after publishing
     “My Family And I Are Free”: 59 Stories That Reveal The Emotional Toll Of Growing Up With A Narcissistic Parent

     previously“Blamed Me For Being Born”: 59 People Who Were Raised By Narcissists Share Their Painful Stories

     Being a good parent takes real empathy, patience, and a willingness to step back so your child can grow… qualities that are almost completely missing in a narcissistic parent. These are the people who only ever seem to care about themselves — like a father who refused to take his sick son to the doctor, or another who disowned his child just for coming out. Many such horrific experiences were shared in a popular supportive online community, and we’ve collected some of the most shocking ones...

9. Tue, 1 September 2026

   2 reports
   • berkshireeagle.com04:00
     Oldest sibling needs help with widowed mom

     DEAR ABBY: My father passed away three months ago, leaving my mom alone for the first time in her life. She lives nearby, so my wife and I have been

   • boredpanda.com09:50edited after publishing
     Woman Gives Freeloader Sister A Dose Of Reality, She Lasts Four Days Before Everything Falls Apart

     previouslySister’s Entitlement Has No Limits, She Can’t Believe Someone Actually Calls Her Out

     Siblings: can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. No matter how much you love your brothers and sisters, they might drive you absolutely crazy if you attempt to be roommates. Especially if they refuse to pay rent or abide by your house rules. One woman reached out to the internet for advice after deciding that it was definitely time for her sister to find a new place. Family, Relationships

10. Wed, 2 September 2026

    1 report
    • boredpanda.com09:01
      Son Storms Out And Calls His Mom And Brother’s Relationship Creepy After Hearing What She Decided

      Playing favorites in your family hardly ever ends well. Research shows that parents are likely to silently and unconsciously prefer one of their kids over the others. But it becomes a huge issue when they vocalize it. Or, in this case, when they put their money where their mouths are. The internet rushed in to comment on a senior woman’s decision to update her will to favor her “less successful” son rather than split her inheritance equally among her adult children. Her choice sparked major...

11. Mon, 7 September 2026

    4 reports
    • boredpanda.com03:20
      Daughter Keeps Choosing Toxic Boyfriend Over Visits With Her Child, Parents Consider Kicking Her Out

      A woman moved back in with her parents. After she left a bad relationship, she also lost custody of 2 of her children. The grandparents have been working hard to help her get her kids back, but the woman is nowhere to be found. The full story is in the article. Family, Relationships

    • slate.com10:00
      I Assumed My Daughter’s Friend Was Busy All Summer. When School Started, We Both Learned the Truth.

      Someone's holding a grudge.

    • boredpanda.com13:21
      Bully Half-Sis Tells Friends She Was Homeless And Shunned By Sibling, Shocked When The Truth Comes Out

      Woman moves to the same city as her half-sibling and ruins her standing in her friend group by exposing what happened in their childhood. She couldn’t get over the fact that her half-sister had bullied her as a kid, and carried that grudge into adulthood, which led to a big conflict between them. Read on to find out how the woman ruined her half-sibling’s life, and to learn how to get over blended family hurdles. . Family, Relationships

    • boredpanda.com14:15
      80 People Share Why They Cut Their Parents Off And The Reasons Are Hard To Hear

      Breaking contact with parents is never just one event. It is a series of things that pile up, until one day when one last bit of straw breaks the camel's back. People shared the stories that made them shut the door on their parent once and for all, and they are heartbreaking and infuriating in equal measure. Read the full article to see what happened. Family, Relationships

12. Tue, 8 September 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)18:30
      'Who am I now?' Mums and dads reflect on the grief of becoming empty-nesters

      From "existential emptiness" to grief, parents share the myriad emotions they felt when their children left home.

13. Thu, 10 September 2026

    3 reports
    • boredpanda.com08:50
      Dad Of 9 Kids Has A Plan For His Daughter After College, Gets A Harsh Reality Check

      It’s tough to find a healthy balance between supporting your loved ones and being your own person. On the one hand, you love your parents and siblings. On the other hand, their expectations and attempts to control your life decisions can make you feel cornered. A woman vented about the immense pressure that her father is placing on her shoulders to start supporting their huge family after she finishes college. Meanwhile, the dad wants to retire early and enjoy himself. Well, his daughter was...

    • boredpanda.com09:27
      Family Pretends To Be Helping Homeless Single Mom When In Reality They Have Ulterior Motives

      Sometimes life gives you lemons, and this single mother got heaps of them, struggling to find housing while taking care of two kids. When her family volunteered to help, she saw it as a lifeline. Yet, when she got back on her feet a few weeks later, it turned out to be an attempt by those family members to steal her daughter away from her. Lifestyle, Parenting

    • time.com11:00
      9/11 and the Substitute Mother

      My aunt was among those killed during the 9/11 attacks. Years later, her memory teaches me the importance of substitute mothers, writes Diana Miller.