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I Don’t Know How to Cope

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

From the UK: I suffer from depression and borderline personality disorder. Ifound out recently that my nan is dying and may not last another day. Usually when I am scared or stressed I would ...

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When do I tell my son his Dad isn’t his bio-Dad?

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

Q. I was dating a man for 2 years when I got pregnant. He did not want to have a baby and wanted abortion and made it clear he did not want to ...

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My mom is bipolar and my dad is dyslexic.

Sunday, July 22nd, 2007

Q: My mom was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder last year and my dad has had Dyslexia since child hood. I am often the responsible adult in the house. My dad's family, in their own ...

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My four year-old has strange violent and sexual tendencies, are they normal or am I paranoid?

Sunday, July 22nd, 2007

Q: I am a single mother of 3 children. Their father has been out of their lives for a short time now, however my son's tendencies began before this. My four year ...

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Whose last name should I give my baby?

Friday, July 20th, 2007

Q. I am single and pregnant. The father and I are not together. I am trying to decide whose last name to give the child and want to do what is in the best interest ...

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I’m afraid to go to a therapist!

Friday, July 20th, 2007

Q. I just recently had a break up with my bf of 1.5 years. I also just graduated college in May, and honestly, it seems that all aspects of my life, everything from Caregiving part ...

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Please help me help my sister.

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

Q: I feel my sister is very depressed at the moment for a number of reasons. Her problems all started quite a number of years ago when she was 16, she was raped on her ...

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How do I get help for disability and new dislike of people in general?

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

Q: I've looked all over your site and haven't been able to find anyone or any situation like mine. I should start by telling you that I am physically disabled. Between 1999 and 2003 I ...

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How do I continue with life after abuse?

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

Q: I no longer have energy to tell over and over my child-teenage hood story, but I can make a resume that could gives you a general image: I lived with a cold father and ...

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How do I resign from being my mother’s confidant?

Monday, July 16th, 2007

I am the adult child of a mother suffering from depression (and possibly OCD). She regularly calls me to complain about how much she hates my father, one of my siblings, and her ...

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Rich boyfriend doesn’t like to share

Monday, July 16th, 2007

I am a divorced mother of an amazing 18-month old son. My ex-husband is completely out of the picture. I recently relocated to an extremely small town, where I am working full-time to support ...

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My boyfriend’s Mom has breast cancer

Monday, July 16th, 2007

My boyfriend has found out his mother has breast cancer. I am looking for advice on how to be supportive for him. I want to know what to say to him. I have never ...

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