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,…
My mother is leaving my father after 27 years of marriage. The Guardian.
My younger sister and I are in our mid 20s. My mother, aged 50, has dropped a bombshell: she is leaving my father after 27 years…
Our daughter and grandchild live with us, but she treats me with contempt. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My 20-year-old daughter got pregnant at university, while living with her boyfriend – they are no longer together. She had to come and live…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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