Dear Deidre on Family

My son has Power of Attorney and only gives me £10 a week to live on

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My son has Power of Attorney and only gives me £10 a week to live on

My son has Power of Attorney and only gives me £10 a week to live on …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DEAR DEIDRE: MY son only gives me £10 a week from my own money to live on. He has a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and I feel like he’s abusing it. I’m miserable and … Read more

My girlfriend has begged me not to intervene over her sister’s violent bully ex

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My girlfriend has begged me not to intervene over her sister's violent bully ex

My girlfriend has begged me not to intervene over her sister’s violent bully ex …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DEAR DEIDRE: MY girlfriend has begged me not to confront her sister’s ex-boyfriend, who was a bully and hit her numerous times. I am 32, my girlfriend is 30 and we have been together for two years. … Read more

I need financial support from my daughter’s dad – but fear him demanding visiting rights

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I need financial support from my daughter's dad - but fear him demanding visiting rights

I need financial support from my daughter’s dad – but fear him demanding visiting rights …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DEAR DEIDRE: FOR the past nine years, I have provided everything my daughter has needed. But it would be nice to have some financial support so I am considering approaching her dad for some child maintenance. … Read more

I feel so guilty I knew nothing about my son’s sexual abuse

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I feel so guilty I knew nothing about my son's sexual abuse

I feel so guilty I knew nothing about my son’s sexual abuse …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DEAR DEIDRE: A FATHER is supposed to protect their children but I feel so guilty that my son was sexually abused by my stepdad and I knew nothing about it. I am 38 and my partner is 36. We … Read more

My husband’s affair was devastating, but my daughter won’t forgive him even though we are stronger than ever

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My husband’s affair was devastating, but my daughter won't forgive him even though we are stronger than ever

My husband’s affair was devastating, but my daughter won’t forgive him even though we are stronger than ever …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DEAR DEIDRE: My husband’s affair was devastating, but we have both worked hard to fix our marriage and I feel we are stronger than ever. Looking back I was spending all my free … Read more

I caught my daughter-in-law with another man – how do I tell my son?

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I caught my daughter-in-law with another man - how do I tell my son?

I caught my daughter-in-law with another man – how do I tell my son? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DEAR DEIDRE: I caught my daughter-in-law in a state of half undress with another man and now I don’t know how to break the news to my son. The last thing I want is to tear their … Read more

I’m terrified for nan since grandad died – she’s hoarding and has mice and rats

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I'm terrified for nan since grandad died - she's hoarding and has mice and rats

I’m terrified for nan since grandad died – she’s hoarding and has mice and rats …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DEAR DEIDRE: SINCE my Grandad died 15 years ago, my Nan has started hoarding things – and now she’s got a problem with mice and rats. Her home is a complete health hazard and I’m terrified … Read more