The problem started when I gained weight as a child and was often ridiculed by family and friends PROBLEM: I was in hospital a lot as a child, spending large periods of time alone. To counteract this I read a lot of books and consumed all the treats that everyone who came to visit brought. This […]
My husband and I are finding it extremely difficult to accept that we will never be parents PROBLEM: I read your article from the lady whose husband does not wish to have a family. My situation is that my husband and I do not have this opportunity. It is truly heartbreaking . There is no blame […]
I feel as if I am in some sort of no-man’s land between secondary school and college PROBLEM: Last month I received my Leaving Cert results. I was delighted with them; I achieved far beyond what I thought I was capable of. The following Monday, the points didn’t rise for my dream course and I managed […]
Everyone thinks I am flying, but I’m not. Living alone is hard PROBLEM: I think that loneliness is the issue for me and I can’t seem to sort it. On the face of things, I have nothing to complain about: I have a job that is fulfilling and I get a lot of credibility from it […]
This is not my idea of how a father should be treated PROBLEM: I’ve just come back from my family holiday in Spain feeling angry and used. I do not like the sun, and spending time lying around on deck chairs is my idea of hell. But again this year my wishes were dismissed and we […]