My adult sons haven’t spoken to each other in over a year. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I have four children. The two youngest are boys, aged 33 and 29. The elder is married and has a very young son. The…
My safe haven feels at risk now that my sister has moved in. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My parents’ relationship was difficult: there was adultery and violence. They divorced when I was 10 and my sister 12. It was a long,…
My family doesn’t believe I was the victim of domestic violence. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa Ten years ago, I was a victim of domestic violence. Much of it happened in private – in public, my husband was charismatic, successful…
I hate my son because he had secret twins without telling us. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa When my son started secondary school, he was befriended by a girl and over the years they developed a strong friendship, continuing into university.…
I don’t want to move house again. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I’m 40 and stuck at a crossroads. My husband and I have been married for 10 years; the relationship started 21 years ago at…
Our six year old has an anger problem. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa Our six-year-old son is having some problems with rage and often the red mist overcomes him. I’m sure it is within a spectrum of…
One flat, three sisters and an explosive situation. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa Some years ago, my dad bought a flat with his inheritance from my grandmother to give us, his three childen, a place to live…
My husband and I are unhappy now we’ve downsized. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband and I have lived in the Midlands for 29 years and brought up our three children here. In time we realised we…
I care full time for my diabled partner and need a break. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I am a man in my early 50s. I have been caring full time for my partner who is 10 years younger for many…
My partner and I struggle with his son’s bad behaviour. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My partner and I are at our wits’ end with his son. We have been together for over three years; he is a loving,…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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