How do I tell my brother his diet could be harmful?
Dear Annalisa, I’m in my late 40s and have a brother who is a couple of years younger than me. He’s been happily married for almost 20 years…
My brother used to bully me. Now, when I hear from him, I panic
Dear Annalisa, I am 22 and my brother is 24. I am married with a child; he is single. We grew up in a rocky family…
My older brother makes me feel stupid and I can’t laugh it off
Dear Annalisa, I am a 40-year-old woman who has been talked down to and patronised by my older brother my entire life. He often speaks to me…
My friend stole her boyfriend from my sister – should I snub their wedding? The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa Declining a wedding invitation is a big statement in my group of friends. It has caused a breakdown in relationships. Now, one of my…
My sister helped me to escape our family – now she’s abandoned me. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I am the youngest of a brood of girls and left home at 17. My father was very strict and my mother lived abroad…
My estranged father wants to get in touch, but I don’t want to see him. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I’m a 29-year-old professional, engaged to a great man, living and working abroad, fit, healthy and happy. My estranged father has contacted me saying…
My husband’s parents just don’t seem to care about family divisions. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband comes from a large family. There appears to be a hierarchy that exists within the family, where the older brother and sister,…
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 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,…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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