My brother, who lives at home, is abusive to my mum. I worry he’ll hit her. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I am the eldest of four children of a single mother. I have two sisters and a brother, who is the second child. He…
I’m 27 and single, and am feeling isolated and anxious about the future. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I will be 28 at the end of this year, and I am feeling very anxious about the next stage of my life. I…
I’m desperately unhappy with my family. Should I leave home and cut ties? The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I am 30 and my relationship with my parents is gradually becoming non-existent. I am consumed with resentment. During my childhood, I had a…
We live together, but my sister and I are like strangers. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My elder sister and I were extremely close when we were younger (we are very near in age) and, while we bickered as teenagers,…
I’ve just discovered that my adored dad, who is now dead, had an affair. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I loved my dad. I was a serious daddy’s girl until he died when I was 13. Even though I only spent a little…
My husband never wants sex and doesn’t even cuddle me. I yearn for love or affection. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband and I are in our mid-50s and have been together for 30 years. I cannot remember the last time we had sex –…
Why does my brother humiliate me at family events? Can’t he just accept me? The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa Recently I visited my brother and his wife and was left asking myself some questions. Why did he never like me? What did I…
My boyfriend is 23 years older than me and I worry about being left alone when he dies. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I’ve been with my boyfriend for two years and we have a stable, loving and wonderful relationship. The only problem is there’s a significant…
My teenage son dropped out of school, isn’t working regularly, and is now stealing from us. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I am increasingly worried about my 19-year-old son, who isn’t in regular work and who has started stealing from other family members. He dropped…
My daughter resents me for having been a poor single parent in a bedsit. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My daughter, who is now in her 40s, is very angry with me about her childhood, and has been for years. She says she…
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