My teenage sister seems to hate everyone. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I have a 16-year-old sister who is acting out in ways that seem odd. She does not have a lot of friends, but does…
My father killed himself and it has left me struggling. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I am in my 30s and have suffered since my teens from occasional bouts of severe depression during which I have suicidal thoughts. I…
I’m 23 and would rather stay at home than socialise. Am I autistic? The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I’ve always struggled socially but even now, as a 23-year-old man, I feel under so much pressure not just from my parents, but from…
How can I help my adult son cope better with chaotic meal and bedtimes? The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I am writing after returning from a week’s holiday with my son, his partner and their two children, who are both under five. I…
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