Our marriage counsellor said my husband shows signs of Asperger’s syndrome. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband and I have been having marriage counselling, on and off, for a year. We have been together for 20 years, having met…
My husband has dementia and I feel abandoned by my family. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband was diagnosed with dementia three years ago. He is now in respite care, which will turn to permanent care as I am…
My sister is a compulsive liar – should I cut her out of my life? The Guaridan.
Dear Annalisa My middle (younger) sister is a compulsive liar and it’s got to the point where I feel I must cut her out of my…
My stepdaughter has moved back in with her baby and doesn’t lift a finger to help. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My stepdaughter, who has lived with us for 11 years, returned home after flunking out of college in her first year. She found work…
I’m worried about my sister, who is in her 90s and lives alone. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I am in my 80s and my sister is in her 90s. I am her main carer and only other family member. I visit…
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