How do I help my brother help himself? My brother is 40ish and has spent his adult life in and out of jail on various drug related charges. He is currently living with our mom in the Atlanta metro area, after getting out of jail earlier this year. I don't live anywhere near Atlanta. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 15, 2009 - 8 answers

What tips/advice would you give to somebody looking to move to a new city and start anew? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 3, 2009 - 17 answers

Help me get some perspective so I can stop being a constant state of panic and depression. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2008 - 26 answers

If you had to walk away from your life in a split second, how would you start over? [more inside]
posted by Smarson on Dec 7, 2007 - 38 answers

Any advice on moving to a new, far away city, renting an apartment, getting a job, and perhaps attending a college? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2007 - 10 answers

My partner and I are tired of getting beat up by institutions that ask us to do good and pay us little. We want a change! [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon on Jan 11, 2007 - 24 answers

I'm looking for ideas or suggestions for some kind of ritual or tradition to do on New Year's Eve to really symbolize starting the new year off with a clean slate. [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Dec 27, 2006 - 25 answers

Starting over filter: how do I find out what I'm wired to do? [more inside]
posted by orangemiles on Aug 28, 2006 - 14 answers

Requesting advice for finding and starting anew in a dangerous yet lucrative or rewarding yet non-lucrative job. [more inside]
posted by MarvinTheCat on Aug 24, 2006 - 33 answers

Please help, I am the moistest newborn regarding life skills. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 21, 2006 - 26 answers

Where should I start over (in life)? [more inside]
posted by necessitas on Aug 1, 2006 - 48 answers

ReDoFilter: Is it a good idea to go back to college? [more inside]
posted by mullacc on Apr 24, 2006 - 23 answers

AdviceFilter: Help a 34 year old high school dropout start his education/career over. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 28, 2005 - 10 answers