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…
My 70-year old husband has turned aggressive – I fear he has dementia. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My husband and I have been married for 46 years, mostly very happily. I am 64, he is 70, and we have two sons. I enjoy…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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