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Dear Mary: Should I relent and allow my father see his grandchildren?

I have not spoken to or seen my father in five years. Growing up, he was emotionally unavailable and prone to mood swings due to unstable mental health. He was on occasion physically abusive towards all the family when he lost his temper. He comes from a very large, disturbed family, who will never acknowledge… Read More: Dear Mary: Should I relent and allow my father see… »

Dear Coleen: I’m devastated at losing my job and having to start again

Dear Coleen I’m a woman aged 40 and I’ve felt really low since losing my job in October. I couldn’t even really muster up any enthusiasm for Christmas, even though my partner and family tried their best to cheer me up. Financially, things are OK as my partner has a job and he can cover… Read More: Dear Coleen: I’m devastated at losing my job and having… »