I dread telling my fragile mom that I'm moving out. Hax readers give advice.
Dear Carolyn: My whole life, it has always been just me and moms. My mom grew up in foster care and doesn't have contact with her family. My dad and mom split when I was a baby, and I don't even know his name. My mom has no friends and has devoted her life to me. I graduated college, live with my mom and have a good job.
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