Fishing casts its spell on my girl. The Guardian.
My first fishing trip involved begging. I had to plead with my cousin to take me with him: I was 12, he was a bit younger.…
My 16 year old daughter is convinced she needs a sex change. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My daughter, who is 16, has a history of mental health issues. Her father is an alcoholic who left the family home when she…
My 10-year-old daughter was bullied – is this why she has tantrums? The Guardian
Dear Annalisa Our only child, who is 10, has had regular, uncontrollable temper outbursts for the past four years. She was bullied at school for nearly…
My husband resents my bond with our daughters. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My husband feels that our two daughters, aged eight and three, are neglecting him and he resents me because they want to spend all…
My son is abusive and aggressive towards me – I have to hide the bruises. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My son, who is 17, scares me. He’s aggressive and flies off the handle about everything. I am constantly hiding bruises from being shoved…
My granddaughter has learning difficulties, but her crying fits are wearing us down. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My granddaughter, who is nine, has some learning difficulties. She did not speak until she was about four. She receives support at school and…
My son is drifting through life. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My son is 27 and I am worried about him. He is highly intelligent but since dropping out of university he has not had…
I’m thinking of having a baby on my own. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I am 36 and have been single for over a decade. Although I would like a partner, I am fairly happy (and definitely resigned)…
My daughter prefers an exclusive friendship with one other girl. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My daughter is having trouble with friends at school. She is in year 3 and obsessed with one girl. She is not interested in…
I’d love another child but my husband is against it. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I am 41, recently married and have 3 children under 10. I would like another child but my husband doesn’t. Our lives are full,…
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