My sister has run up too much debt. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My sister and partner are in their late 40s and have two children. They have run up appalling amounts of debt, which they are…
I feel bad that my daughter doesn’t want to see her father. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I have full custody of my 13-year-old daughter after a court ruling abroad – where we used to live. Her father physically abused me.…
I want to make contact with my biological family. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I was adopted at six weeks in 1962. About 16 years ago, when I had two small children, I decided to trace my birth…
My husband has grown apart from his brother and they rarely see each other. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband is a loving, gentle person, who used to be best friends with his younger brother. Since my brother-in-law met his wife, J,…
My youngest daughter rarely visits and I find it hard to talk to her. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My youngest daughter, S, is 44; I am 75. Her father and I separated when she was nearly 18 – she chose to stay…
Should my young see his grand-dad in the late stages of a terminal illness? The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My beloved father has just been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. It is early days and, as yet, we have no idea about…
Should I go back to work or stay home and look after my toddler?
Dear Annalisa I’m on a career break from my job, looking after my two-year-old son – it is due to end in late March. I’m 34…
Since I came out as gay, my mother hasn’t spoken to me. The Guardian
Nearly three years ago, in my mid-30s, I came out as gay to my mother. She is very religious and I knew what her reaction would…
I can’t get my first love out of my head. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa Twenty five years ago, in my late teens, I had my first boyfriend. We had a completely magical year together. He was, and is,…
I think my daughter is pulling her hair out. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My daughter is 13 and since the age of eight has had episodes of what I suspect is hair pulling. Lately this has become more…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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