I Think My Mom Is Cheating
From a teen in the U.S.: i was waiting for my mom in the car and she left her phone, she’s been acting by suspicious so i checked her phone and found messages from the father of some old family
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Spouse Choosing In-Laws Over Wife and Kids
I’ve been married for almost 15 years. This has been an ongoing issue since the wedding day. The latest round is my MIL birthday. Again, he’s been invited out of state to attend her surprise birthday party. In attendance will
I Really Want My Mom and Dad to Have a Healthy Relationship
From a teen in the U.S.: My mom and dad are still married and live together. My dad goes to work at 5am and comes home around 12-1 pm. My mom works at home from 8-5. When my dad gets
Why Am I a Compulsive Liar?
From a teen in the U.S.: I’ve always wanted to know what’s wrong with me. I’m a compulsive liar, I like to steal even small things. One day I’l be happy and smiling and the next I’ll be hurting myself
Family Therapy Almost 20 Years Post Parents’ Divorce in Prep for My Wedding?
My brother and I are both getting married next year (his first, in Feb) and having our parents in the same space for the first time in many years is causing a lot of anxiety. My parents’ divorce was dirty,
Mom Won’t Believe Me When I Say I’m Suicidal
Having a hard time with family. Mom won’t believe me when I say I’m suicidal. She thinks I want attention, but I don’t. I have several thoughts/plans about killing myself. I tried talking to my parents about it but they
Feels Like I’m Not in a Mere State of Angst, But in Real Depression
Recently my pet bird breathed its last, about two weeks ago, and I can feel, for sure, that things aren’t the same. I have felt for a long time that I am suffering from Depression. Those signs- fatigue, hopelessness, helplessness,
I Feel Like I Have Thoughts that Aren’t Mine
From a teen in the U.S.: I’m normally pretty fine. But every once in a while I’ll have a sudden hit of sadness. Like it goes from a little sad to the point I’m crying and shaking. Then a thought
My Friend Needs Mental Health, But Her Mom Doesn’t Believe Her
I have a friend that I have gotten very close to over the course of a year. She recently told me about a problem she has at home. Her parents are divorced, she lives with her mom and sister, who
Sensitive In-Law Situation
My mother in law is typically very nice, but because of some things she’s said I dislike her. It started when my husband and I got married and she stopped talking to me for about a month. A couple of
Relationship Problems
I’m married for almost the past twenty years and it was not a love or arranged marriage but I never feel satisfied and happy with my husband. Recently I quit my religion and now don’t see any reason to be
How Do I Get Out of this Depression?
From a young woman in the U.S.: I don’t want to seem like I’m looking for problems or like I want to cause issues, but I know there is something wrong with me. I have been having depression symptoms, I