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Columns / To whom it may concern
On seeking justice
I’m not a vengeful person but I feel very ripped off to see that they won’t experience anywhere near the level of suffering that I’ve been through. Why does their punishment have such an effect on my happiness? asks K.B.
On being a hermaphrodite
If only it were a post-gender world L.G, we could all put up our hairy feet and relax, writes our advice guru, To Whom It May Concern.
To Whom it May Concern: On feeling used
“I feel used” writes K.J.I from Pyongyang.
I’m sorry, OK?
What do you do when an inappropriate interview with a minor goes horribly wrong? asks J.O from Sydney.
On second chances
Crikey’s Agony Aunt looks at the right — and wrong — time to give up on someone.
On the pain of childbirth
How can statements about childbirth, pain and preparing for motherhood be ‘innocent’? asks DW from Nottingham.
Why won’t people let me be?
S.P. of Wasilla writes: How do I get people to focus on real problems instead of endlessly pursuing me and my family?
How do I break the cycle of violence and retribution?
J. M. of Brunswick asks: how do I learn to resist my anger and my impulse to lash out?
How do I let go of regret?
P.C. of Malvern, Victoria asks: How do I let go of regret?
Why aren’t kids with cancer funny?
What’s so special about kids with cancer? Why are they off limits? asks Chas from Ultimo.
How do I air my anger without violence?
This week, A.S Barton of Canberra asks how to patch things up after a workplace confrontation gets physical.
Is it wrong to want fame?
Crikey’s Agony Aunt looks at being famous for the sake of being famous. Chk-chk boom.
Should I dob my team-mates in?
Crikey’s Agony Aunt looks at team loyalty versus coming clean.
On gossiping
Crikey proudly presents the first installment in a new series: our very own advice column. This week, A.D of Willoughby suspects she’s the subject of malicious gossip…
