I am three months sober. How do I support my 11-year-old autistic son?
I am a recovering alcoholic and need advice on how to support my son, who is 11 and autistic. I am three months sober with the help of…
My husband is unfaithful and wants an open relationship. Is it time for us to split?
Dear Annalisa, We are gay men in our mid 40s, who have been together 20 years. From the outside, we have a fantastic life: very well-paid,…
How can I do more to help my parents when I have a young family of my own?
Dear Annalisa, A few months ago, my dad went into a care home. The cognitive symptoms of his Parkinson’s were getting worse after 18 years and my…
How can I stop my dad watching porn on his phone at home?
Dear Annalisa, I’m an adult living at home with my parents for financial reasons; they are in their late 60s/early 70s. My father has been watching pornography in…
How do I get rid of the ‘good girl’ label that has always plagued me?
Dear Annalisa, I am an 18-year-old autistic person with complex mental health issues, including addiction, which I am seeking treatment for. I’ve been forced to do…
My wife finds her mother’s rightwing rants hurtful. Should we cut her off?
Dear Annalisa, My wife is constantly made extremely upset by her mother’s behaviour, which has always been difficult but has progressed to new levels. My mother-in-law is a solitary…
My sister is drinking heavily while pregnant. How can I help her stop?
Dear Annalisa, I’ve just come back from a trip with my sister, who is pregnant with her first child. During our time away (we were in…
My husband often goes on holiday and leaves me with our child. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My husband and I live abroad without our families with our two-year-old child. Our marriage has not been on solid ground for a while…
My husband doesn’t seem to care about me any more. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband and I have been married for nearly 30 years and have three grownup children. About seven years ago, my husband began going…
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