Tell Me About It: He has a free house when I have to struggle to keep a roof over my head PROBLEM: My mother died almost seven years ago. Her house passed to her children – myself, my sisters and brother. However, the day after she died, my brother moved into the house. I didn’t say […]
I fantasise all the time – and almost committed fraud as a result. How can I stop myself? PROBLEM: I would describe myself as the living embodiment of two well-known fictional heroes/antiheroes, both called Walter. The first being the world-famous fantasist Walter Mitty and the other the wannabe villain Walter White from the drama Breaking Bad. […]
Tell Me About It: ‘It is obvious that she is suffering deeply. What can we do?’ PROBLEM: Our mother is in her early 70s and physically very healthy. She is outgoing and involved in activities since her retirement and has good friends and social life. On the surface all looks good. Within the family, though caring, […]
Tell Me About It: ‘I have a job opportunity I’d like to accept, but it would mean hiding who I am PROBLEM: I moved to Ireland from a developing country almost a decade ago to work with a large international firm. I have worked very hard, and my career has progressed beyond my initial ambitions. […]