My relationship with my dad is crap. I can't articulate why. I'm already in therapy, but my therapist is on vacation and I won't see her again for another few weeks. Help me out, if you can, in the meantime. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 23, 2012 - 26 answers

How do you deal with difficult family situations without imploding? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2011 - 8 answers

I need some help regarding my prospective mother-in-law's involvement in our lives. [more inside]
posted by smockpuppet on Sep 12, 2011 - 24 answers

Can you recommend a book or two about helping to set boundaries with parents? [more inside]
posted by The Giant Squid on Jun 25, 2011 - 7 answers

How do I talk to my mother about her depression, especially when I'm trying to create better boundaries but simultaneously plan for my family's future? [more inside]
posted by Madamina on Oct 25, 2010 - 9 answers

How do I deal with enormous pressure from my parents? I apologize for the length, and thanks in advance for your advice. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2009 - 58 answers

Lots of details below the cut, but basically it boils down to a plea for "this is how I handled it" stories about confronting parents about religion and different lifestyles--particularly when my "different" lifestyle is not so different at all. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 7, 2009 - 20 answers