Author Archive for Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker

Abusive Boyfriend

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
Sadly I know the answer to my question but I guess I'm looking for confirmation. I have been with my boyfriend for over four years now. The first three months were bliss but since then I've been going through hell. He hits me ...

Pregnant and Dating an Alcoholic

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
I'm 20 years old, and 7 months pregnant. I'm dating a guy whom I met in the party lifestyle when I was 19. We fell in love... The day I got pregnant, he told me he would quit all his habits with me to make ...

Still in Love with Ex

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, May 27th, 2013
I have encountered a problem which I cannot share with anyone close to me because I am afraid they will judge me. You see, I am in a very healthy, happy relationship with a great guy whom I can honestly say I fell deeply in ...

15 and Relying on Alcohol

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Sunday, May 26th, 2013
Hey I am 15, been home schooled my whole life. Never had friends and I am a outcast. Females hate me I am tired of seeing all these girls with a bunch of female friends partying or at the beach. I have no friends at ...

Can’t Talk to Anyone

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Saturday, May 25th, 2013
I am really confused as to what is going on with my brain right now. I cannot talk to anyone about any. Last week, I went to my friends house and I couldn't converse or keep a conversation going at all. My friend told me ...

Mental Illness vs. Character Flaws

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Friday, May 24th, 2013
How do I determine the difference between the mental illnesses my daughter lives with and character defects? It is difficult for me to know the difference. Can you offer some guidelines that will help discern the differences, to help me in knowing how to respond? My ...

Stepparent Issues

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
My boyfriend is 9 years older than me, he has 2 kids, a 9 year old daughter, and a 10 year old son. I have a 3 year old son also. We've been together for over a year now. He left his wife for ...

Finding Help for My Autistic Children

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
My 5yo has been diagnosed with severe ADHD, Autism, ODD. He is on medications and has been doing so well until about the last three months. He has always had more problems with ADHD but now it seems like Autism is taking control of ...

Overly Controlling Family

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, May 20th, 2013
Good afternoon, I am 21 years old youngest of three. My mother had two children before she met my dad. Then she fell in love with my dad then I came along. I come from a very strict Hispanic family. My older siblings ...

Fiance Sets Too Many Boundaries

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Saturday, May 18th, 2013
My fiance and I are in a long distance relationship. We were dating and engaged for 4 years before I broke up with him and relocated across county. We have now been back together a year but the demons from the past ...

Troublesome Roommate

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Friday, May 17th, 2013
My roommate has been exhibiting concerning behavior lately. He is a very private person, and it seems like he has a lot of social anxiety. I don't know him any better now then when he moved in 7 months ago. ...

My Father Fears Me

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
To many people, I come off as the typical man. I've played sports and attended school while excelling in both. I seem like I am a fun person with a great demeanor. However, I feel like my emotions are sensitive and people don't really understand ...