Dear Caroline, My best friend has recently identified as transgender. In a matter of weeks, he has now begun dressing in womenβs clothes and has taken a different name. It has been a shock to a lot of our friends but especially to me. I had no idea my friend... read more →
Oct
27
Oct
20
Dear Caroline, I have been under a lot of stress for a long time now. After failing my law exams and despite a lot of effort, I have had to leave university. I know that I tried my best, but I have found it difficult to accept that I was... read more →
Oct
13
Dear Caroline, I hope that you can help me. I am feeling incredibly lost and confused at the moment. Since I was little, I have struggled with my sexuality. I have had a number of failed relationships in the past, all of them women. I have never been in love... read more →
Oct
06
Dear Manon, I underwent a health scare this year, which resulted in me having a double mastectomy. The recovery process following my surgery was a positive experience as I had a lot of time to rest and to reflect about how I was feeling. As my physical pain subsided I... read more →
Oct
06
Dear Caroline, I am in my early twenties and I have been struggling with some negative thoughts about myself, particularly regarding the way that I look. I have always had a small frame and therefore I have always found it very difficult to put on weight or to gain muscle.... read more →
Oct
04
Dear Caroline, My divorce, which was unwanted from my side, was finalised over a year ago. My husband and I went through an amicable separation and have worked hard to maintain somewhat of a friendship as we continue to raise two young children together.Β This last year has been a... read more →
Sep
22
Dear Caroline, I am in my mid-twenties and have experienced a lot of change recently that I am struggling to come to terms with.Β You see, I had a group of friends throughout my high school and university years. Over time, we have grown apart. They did not support me... read more →
Sep
15
Dear Caroline,Β Ever since my daughter was born I have raised her alone, as a single mother. These years have been a struggle as I was very young when I fell pregnant, but nevertheless I have managed to keep a roof over our heads and my daughter is a happy... read more →
Sep
09
Dear Caroline, I am newly married and my wife is about to give birth to our first child. Life has been very stressful over the last year and I am finding it difficult to cope with all the responsibility of being a husband, in addition to the panicked thoughts I... read more →
Sep
08
Dear Readers, I have received many letters over the course of the last few months asking me about anxiety and what to do if you feel panicked or overwhelmed. It goes to show that anxiety is a common experience for many of us. Anxiety is the way in which your... read more →