I come back to Southern California for Thanksgiving and my mom has gotten idiotic plastic surgery. Please help me cope. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2009 - 42 answers

My parents are divorced; my father has custody of my younger brother, but is leaving the country for a few years for work. He wants me to live with and take care of my 16 year old brother until he graduates from HS. I love my brother, but I have some objections and I’m not sure how to handle this. (long explanation inside!) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 15, 2009 - 60 answers

My mom sent me an email today acknowledging for the very first time (that I am aware of) that she experiences symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. I would like to write the best response that I can to her, with some links or information about possible next steps. I don't want to screw this up, please help me help her! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2009 - 8 answers

MomFilter: help me deal with mine! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 - 32 answers

What is a lesbian daughter to do, when the mode and extent of her mother's display of affection becomes "too much"? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 29, 2009 - 31 answers

How can I let mom know that I need my own space for a while without sounding selfish and ungrateful? I want to stand up for myself but on the other hand, I know she struggles. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 10, 2009 - 42 answers

Due to years of my mother’s mental illness, dependency on prescription medication, and wildly varying levels lying leading to all sort of trust issues, I am a 30-year old woman with a very complicated relationship with my aging mom. I feel more than a little guilt and sadness about this, and authentically would like to improve our relationship. There are, of course complications. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Mom's been arrested, what do I do. Long story follows. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 4, 2009 - 21 answers

I received a check for $3,000 from my mother who I have not spoken to for nearly seven years. Should I cash the check? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 29, 2008 - 45 answers

How can I stop thinking about my father's bigotry, hatred, and intolerance? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 10, 2008 - 42 answers

Yep, it's another sticky relationship question on AskMe. A recent divorce, a friend of a mother... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 16, 2008 - 13 answers

How can I determine, with access to limited biological data, if my father is not who I thought he was? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 - 10 answers

Looking for tattoo ideas for me to get to mark my baby's 1st birthday. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2008 - 21 answers

I hate my mum. She has done nothing to deserve this. How do I start loving her again? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 18, 2007 - 24 answers

Seeking advice about how to confront parents about mom's mental illness. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 25, 2007 - 13 answers

We're in a financial hole, and we're looking for ways that my wife -- now a full-time mom to a 2- and a 4-year old -- can earn some income. How can we make this happen? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 30, 2006 - 12 answers

So I'm still angry at my mother for some things she did during my childhood. I don't want to be anymore. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 18, 2006 - 21 answers

Help me find a gift for my 55 yr. old mother that will help her begin to wonder of her own thoughts and wishes, and think that just maybe she could be a force of her very own in this world. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 27, 2005 - 5 answers