My daughter is anxious about war, soldiers and bombs. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My seven-year-old daughter is very anxious about the possibility of war, soldiers and bombs. She’s always been a bit worried about soldiers but after…
Ryde Academy. Skirts too short or head too powerful? The Week
Late on Tuesday night, I was contacted by a reader. “Can you,” they asked, “help?” They went on to link me to various reports of what…
Dad had an affair. I can’t forgive him. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I’m 17 and sitting my A-level exams. A year and a half ago, it came out that my dad was having an affair and…
How can we tell a couple who count us as their best friends that we no longer want to see them? The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa About 10 years ago, my husband and I moved into a new area. We came here for the nature all around us and, because property was cheap,…
My adult sons haven’t spoken to each other in over a year. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I have four children. The two youngest are boys, aged 33 and 29. The elder is married and has a very young son. The…
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