Q: In the movie “City Hall”, the mayor says, “If a sparrow dies in Central Park, I feel responsible.” Like him, I feel a constant, nagging sense of guilt when I cannot tangibly fix ***everything*** that’s wrong in the world, no matter how...
Q: My home has been forever a place of intense verbal abuse and fear and, for my Mom, physical abuse as well. I finally succeeded in getting away; soon my little sister might as well. What of my Mom? Leaving is not an option for her, nor is any sort of therapy....
Q: A few years ago I had a problem with depression. I was depressed for several years. I hit bottom when I attempted suicide…it was a pathetic attempt but a serious one. After that I finally decided I didn’t want to live that way anymore. I remembered a...
Q: My girlfriend has been really depressed and kind of falling apart because her family fights all the time about her going out with me. We Love each other alot but she told me she wants to take a break for a little while. Should I let her or should I stay with her...
Q: I’ve been reading the topics at your site for several months now and I have found a lot of it very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to help others as you have. Unfortunately, your topics also made me realize how much trying to help oneself isn’t...