Dear Abby: Grumpy grandma rejects present

Dear Abby: I have a 6-year-old son who is a very compassionate child.

Twice my son tried to give her a necklace he had made from braided yarn to cheer her up.

Dear Sensitive Mom: I can only imagine how your son felt when his grandmother rejected his gifts.

Dear Abby: I have a horrible fear of death, not just my own but especially something happening to my toddler.

Because I’ve done this, she will not let me leave the room, let alone the house.

While it’s normal for a young child to be dependent upon his or her mother, children also need to know they can trust and depend upon their father to meet their needs.

Because in addition to having survived a life-threatening illness you have experienced so much loss, you may need the help of a licensed psychotherapist to get over your fear.