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 sister’s getting married. How can I go if I’m afraid of my stepdad?
Dear Annalisa, My younger sister has just got engaged, and I’m really happy for her and her partner. The difficulty is, I’m not sure I can go…
My sister says she doesn’t want to see me. Should I give up on her?
Dear Annalisa, My childhood was not a happy one. My mother was a narcissistic and toxic person who liked everyone but my older sister, my father and me.…
How do I teach my son not to take drugs when I did myself?
Dear Annalisa, I am very worried about my preteen son. As a young woman, I struggled with addiction, but I have been clean for 24 years and am…
My half-sister has rejected my parents. Who is really to blame?
Dear Annalisa, I’m in my 20s, and the child of two people who had previous marriages andchildren. Growing up, both my parents shared custody with their former…
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…
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