A teacher sexually abused me at primary school for years. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa From the age of seven to 11, I was sexually and physically abused by my teacher. He carried out most of this in front…
My mother wants my sister to upstage me at my wedding. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My mother has always put me down in order to make my sister feel good by comparison. No one has been allowed to compliment…
Things are tense with my in-laws but my husband won’t stick up for me. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband is southern-European and our parents live abroad. Shortly after our eldest was born, my mother-in-law attacked me verbally about how I was…
What if I never get over my ex? The Guardian.
When I was younger, and a relationship ended, I would do this thing. I would flip forward as many months as my diary allowed and I…
Our marriage counsellor said my husband shows signs of Asperger’s syndrome. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband and I have been having marriage counselling, on and off, for a year. We have been together for 20 years, having met…
My husband has dementia and I feel abandoned by my family. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband was diagnosed with dementia three years ago. He is now in respite care, which will turn to permanent care as I am…
My sister is a compulsive liar – should I cut her out of my life? The Guaridan.
Dear Annalisa My middle (younger) sister is a compulsive liar and it’s got to the point where I feel I must cut her out of my…
My stepdaughter has moved back in with her baby and doesn’t lift a finger to help. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My stepdaughter, who has lived with us for 11 years, returned home after flunking out of college in her first year. She found work…
I’m worried about my sister, who is in her 90s and lives alone. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I am in my 80s and my sister is in her 90s. I am her main carer and only other family member. I visit…
My child finds everyday tasks difficult but her GP and teachers don’t share my concern. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My 12-year-old daughter has lots going for her – she is bright, funny, outgoing and popular with her peers and teachers. However, she has…
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