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Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramiez – “My Kids Father Is Possessive, Mentally Abusive & Doesn’t Work. What Can I Do?”

By SoLatina | April 20, 2012 - 12:50 pm |
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QUESTION: My kids dad and I are still together but I struggle to take care of the family because he does not work and has not worked for the past 8 years. While I have tried to be supportive, he has made it difficult because he spends my money on stupid things. Many times my children and I go without. While I have tried telling him that he needs to either get a job or stop abusing my kindness, he does … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramirez – “Should My Daughter Take A Year Off Before Going To Graduate School For Psychology?”

By SoLatina | April 11, 2012 - 10:36 pm |
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QUESTION: My daughter will be getting her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology next month. She’s 22-years-old and has a 1-year-old daughter. She has never had a job before. What would you recommend for her, as far as training or hands-on experience? She’s looking into maybe substance abuse or child welfare. She also wants to take a year off before going to graduate school but I advised her not to. What do you think? DR. RAMIREZ’ ADVICE: Hi. I believe either substance abuse, … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramirez – “My Fiancé’s Family Doesn’t Want Us To Get Married”

By SoLatina | February 18, 2012 - 1:43 am |
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QUESTION: Hi. My fiancé and I have been together for at least 3 years and we have 2 beautiful kids together. We recently decided to get married. We had asked his family to help us out with the wedding and all they said was, “Why get married”? I feel that if my fiancé is happy with me, though, why are they making it a big deal. He and I known each other for 15 years (since I was 14-years-old). When I … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramirez – “My 4-Year-Old Is Worried That I’m Going To Die”

By SoLatina | January 25, 2012 - 2:37 am |
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QUESTION: I’m a single mother of a 4-year-old boy and he’s always been very attached to me. Recently he’s been saying that when I die he’s going to miss me and he actually starts crying. It’s beginning to freak me out. He also says he misses me at least 15 times a day. I’m used to that but the other day he said he missed me so much and started crying hysterically. Right now I don’t work and he goes to … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramirez – “How Can I Stop Feeling Like Both Of My Children’s Fathers Used Me Just To Have Kids?”

By SoLatina | January 13, 2012 - 12:05 am |
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QUESTION: I have been through a lot at my young age. I have two kids from two different fathers. The first one always denied my son. After he was a year old, I started a new relationship and got pregnant again. However, that guy left me to be with other women. He came back but the lies continued. I feel like these two guys used me only to have kids. What can I do so I don’t feel like this? DR. … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramirez – "My 3-Year-Old Son Says He Doesn't Like My Boyfriend"

By SoLatina | December 13, 2011 - 5:24 pm |
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Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramirez – "My 3-Year-Old Son Says He Doesn't Like My Boyfriend"

QUESTION: My 3-year-old son keeps mentioning in his playtime (with action figures and such) that his mommy loves him and his daddy loves him but “not Wes” (my boyfriend). His father and I haven’t been together since he was 1 1/2 and that will never happen again. My boyfriend isn’t mean to him and they do lots of fun activities together. My boyfriend loves my son and tells him so daily. My son says he loves him back but then says … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramirez – "My Husband Left Me & My Kids. What Can I Do To Make Things Easier For Us?"

By SoLatina | December 3, 2011 - 7:14 am |
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QUESTION: My husband packed up today and left my two girls and me. I know he’s not coming back. What should I do to make things easier for my daughters? They are 4 and almost 2-years-old. DR. RAMIREZ’ ADVICE: I’m sorry to hear this. Do not despair. You are important and you have two wonderful children. It is important to increase support for you and your children by seeking professional counseling, and family and friends to help you through this difficult … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramirez – "I Feel My Boyfriend Is Picking His Friends Over Me"

By SoLatina | November 7, 2011 - 6:47 am |
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QUESTION: I’ve been with my boyfriend for almost 6 months and we’re planning on getting married. The problem is that he has a couple of friends that I absolutely don’t like. One in particular is his ex. I’ve argued with her over Facebook a couple of times and today it was bad because some of his other friends got involved, too. I’ve asked him (actually begged him) to put a stop to this. I even gave him an ultimatum to pick … Read more →