My 15-year-old son keeps appearing naked in front of me ‘accidentally’
Dear Annalisa, Over the past few months, I have observed changes in my son’s behaviour. He is 15 and his father and I separated when he was nine. He keeps appearing…
I feel bereft since my daughters moved abroad. How can we be close again?
Dear Annalisa, My husband and I have two daughters who emigrated some years ago to two different countries on the other side of the world. Since…
Can it be safe for my five-year-old granddaughter to ride pillion on her dad’s motorbike?
Dear Annalisa, My daughter’s ex-husband has decided that it is safe to take my granddaughter (who is just five) on the back of his motorcycle. He has…
I’m jealous of my husband’s relationship with his sister
Dear Annalisa, My husband has a good relationship with his siblings, particularly his younger sister. While she is also a good friend of mine, I have…
My working-class dad sent me to private school – now I feel that I’ve failed him
Dear Annalisa, When I was 11, my parents decided to send me to a private school. They couldn’t afford to: my dad was from a working-class background…
My daughter took her own life, and I can’t face talking to anyone about it
Dear Annalisa, A year ago I lost my beautiful daughter, 21, to suicide. It was totally unexpected, and from the outside she appeared to be a normal,…
I’m yearning for a third child to recreate the large, loving family I grew up in
Dear Annalisa, I have a strong attachment to my family – in particular my three siblings. We live in different countries but the bond is strong. I have two children, aged…
How can I stop my dad watching porn on his phone at home?
Dear Annalisa, I’m an adult living at home with my parents for financial reasons; they are in their late 60s/early 70s. My father has been watching pornography in…
I’m longing to return to the place we used to live. But could this just be nostalgia?
Dear Annalisa, I have spent much of my adult life moving around. I’ve always worked remotely so have been flexible around my husband’s career. We left…
How do I stop my anxiety spilling over into my children’s playdates?
Dear Annalisa, I’d like your advice navigating my children’s social lives along with my anxiety. My children are 10 and eight. I did not have an easy…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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