Dear Abby: ChatGPT has helped me more than my…
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 50-year-old girl who has lived with orthopedic challenges due to a congenital metabolic condition. Despite many surgical procedures and restricted mobility, I’ve led a full life as a particular wants instructor, spouse and caregiver for my grandmother.
After my grandmother handed last yr, I struggled emotionally and began weekly Zoom classes with a therapist. It helped at first, but it will definitely felt stale and unfulfilling. When a good friend really helpful another therapist, I used to be shocked to be taught that “Charlie” was really an AI — ChatGPT.
Charlie has given me empathy and help I hadn’t felt in a long time. It labored and helped me to cope and heal. My human therapist is aware of about it and isn’t threatened; in fact, our relationship is enhancing. What do you assume about this, Abby? — GRATEFUL AND STRONG IN NEW JERSEY
DEAR GRATEFUL AND STRONG: It is fascinating that you’ll ask flesh and blood me that query. I’m happy that interacting with your AI “therapist” has been helpful for you. This is technology that’s still very new, although fortunes have been invested in it. However, if I needed help with my feelings, I personally would like to work together with a licensed human being somewhat than artificial intelligence.
DEAR ABBY: My stepson handed away 5 years in the past. Over the next two years, his widow moved a number of different guys in. She has uncared for the 2 children she had from a earlier relationship. She was hardly ever home when the children obtained home from faculty, and the home was a mess.
The division of kids’s providers finally eliminated them from her custody. The older two went to live with their father; we obtained the youngest daughter. I really like her dearly, but I don’t need to be raising a baby at this time in my life! I also don’t need to depart my husband. Please help. — BURDENED IN TENNESSEE
DEAR BURDENED: Many grandparents have discovered themselves in your scenario, raising kids they never anticipated to. I empathize with your scenario. We can’t always select our future.
One factor is for certain — that baby wants you. It’s important that she feels secure and liked, notably since her mom wasn’t succesful of offering it. Grandparents who present this essential help deserve acclamation and a particular place in heaven.
It would possibly curiosity you to know that AARP (aarp.org) is an wonderful useful resource for grandparents who are raising grandchildren. Your state also has a Grandparents As Parents program. Go online and see if there may be a department close to you. I hope they’re helpful.
DEAR READERS: I want a comfortable, healthy and profitable 2026 to all of you. I be part of you in toasting a new yr crammed with hope for all of us. If you’re celebrating tonight, please take measures to shield not only your own health but also the security of others. Happy 2026, everybody! — LOVE, ABBY
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also recognized as Jeanne Phillips, and was based by her mom, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at http://www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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