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For years, it has fallen to me and my sister to take my mother on holiday. Now, she has a
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My son is moving out. I’m happy for him but I’m bereft. I know “empty nest” is a cliche but
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My mother is in her 70s and addicted to playing video games such as Tetris, many different versions of solitaire
I yearned to be a mother. Why did I feel nothing when my daughter was finally born?
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I’m out of a job after issues at the schools I worked for. Is it my fault? | Annalisa Barbieri
I’ve been a teacher for more than 20 years and loved it. I had promotions every couple of years and
I was bullied when I was young and now find it very hard to make friends | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
I’m in my late 30s and have a beautiful two-year-old boy and a supportive husband. But when I take my