#441: Feeling my way as live-in girlfriend to father of an 11-year-old girl

February 3, 2013February 3, 2013 ~ alphakitty ~ 65 Comments

Hello! I didn't find anything in the archives so I hope I'm not asking this when it's been covered before. My boyfriend and I live together with his 11 y/o daughter, and I'm having some trouble figuring out how to be "dad's girlfriend." Quick background: My boyfriend (we'll call him A) had his daughter (N) … Continue reading #441: Feeling my way as live-in girlfriend to father of an 11-year-old girl

#416: How do I get a Team You?

December 31, 2012December 31, 2012 ~ alphakitty ~ 61 Comments

Greetings! I have a question about Team You. Mainly, how does obtain such a wondrous thing? I am in a situation where I am the primary caretaker for an elderly parent with serious health issues. She requires a great deal of time and energy- mental more than physical. The rest of my family is basically … Continue reading #416: How do I get a Team You?

#399: “But you oooowe me!” — entitlement rears its head again

November 27, 2012November 27, 2012 ~ alphakitty ~ 157 Comments

Dear Captain Awkward, I'm a 20-something who's had a hell of a year. I was in an accident earlier this year and am still recuperating: I've had three major surgeries and have one more coming up. I just restarted therapy for childhood trauma, and I have moved several times this year due to bad roommate … Continue reading #399: “But you oooowe me!” — entitlement rears its head again

#390: How can I support my mom without getting swamped by her emotions?

November 6, 2012November 6, 2012 ~ alphakitty ~ 47 Comments

Dear Captain Awkward: My dad's health is declining- in the past three years he's had a quadruple bypass, and is now on dialysis. My mom, who doesn't have a big support network and who isn't talkative about her feelings at the best of times, is running herself ragged keeping up with his doctors appointments, sorting … Continue reading #390: How can I support my mom without getting swamped by her emotions?