Lifestyle

EUGENIA LAST HOROSCOPES

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look at what everyone around you is doing, and it will spark ideas that will help you offer something unique as your contribution. A partnership, sharing expenses or an adventure will improve your life.

Read MoreEUGENIA LAST HOROSCOPES

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton.

Read MoreCOMMUNITY CALENDAR

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton.

Read MoreCOMMUNITY CALENDAR

Widow encounters happiness following years of violence

DEAR ABBY: I have been a widow for six months. My late husband was a physically and verbally abusive alcoholic. I spent numerous nights in the ER waiting to be seen and nursed many black eyes throughout the years. During all those years of abuse, which was witnessed by numerous friends and family, I remained faithful and dedicated to him and our marriage, but due to the toxicity of our relationship I was severely depressed and needed antidepressants.

Read MoreWidow encounters happiness following years of violence