I’m grieving the loss of my parents and my youth. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My father died three years ago after a long and steady decline into dementia, over many years. My 89-year-old mother now has dementia and…
My father wants to be buried with my mother in their garden, but the neighbours object. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My mother died in 2009. She intended her body to be used for medical science, but an unexpected problem made this impossible and funeral…
How do I stop my dad telling me intimate details of his sex life? The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa How do I tell my father in a way he will understand that I don’t want to know the details of his love life?…
My mother has secret children from her first marriage. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My mother was 18 when she married her first husband. She got married to get away from her parents, who were loving, but rather…
I’m married and in my 60s, but I’ve fallen in love with a younger man. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I am in my early 60s, long married. We are not the greatest love match but have come this far. We have areas of…
My stepmother stopped us being with Dad when he died and I’m devastated. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My dad died nearly two years ago, following a very short illness. He lived a long way from me and my two sisters after…
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…
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…
Children should steer clear of their parents’ sex lives. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa A few months ago, my 68-year-old father gave me his old laptop. But he hadn’t logged out of an account, and I discovered he…
I struggle to cope with dad since mum’s death – he can be abusive. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I have a difficult relationship with my dad, who is in his 70s. He is introverted, judgmental and insecure whereas I am not. I…
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