Q. How do I confront a bossy overbearing mum who gets all up in my personal space? I am 29 but she keeps treating me like I am 5. I have no job but my sister wants to help me build up a freelance writing portfolio. One of my older sisters recently seized my laptop claiming that I do not need it despite seeing me upload some gameplay videos on YouTube.

A. It sounds like you’re dealing with a lot at home, and a couple of problems on a couple of different fronts.

Let’s start with your mum. While that’s a delicate situation to handle, it’s one that has to be dealt with. You’ve got to set boundaries with your mother, while also…