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		Emotional Wellness Mary Symmes is the founder of Self Investment Strategies and a life coach devoted to the empowerment of working women. Mary is also a clinical social worker in Alexandria, Va. Visit her Web site at SelfInvestmentStrategies.com   Ask the Expert Mary has experience dealing with all issues of women's emotional health. Ask her your questions about work-related stress, relationship issues, developing self-confidence and dealing with life changes. Submit your questions   Featured Question Liz writes, "I work more than my husband and am the primary breadwinner in our family. I am also the primary caretaker (I do all the cleaning, cooking, homework help, put the kids to bed, etc.) I'm really starting to resent the fact that I feel I carry the burden of our family -- both financially and when it comes to raising our two girls. How can I express my feelings to him without having him get angry and defensive?" Mary's answer   Recent Questions Family/Relationships Ex-spouses family involvement Child's death Getting respect Partner's family comes first Workaholism No time with spouse Teenage behavior Infertility and relationship stress Child custody issues Husband complains a lot Dealing with a divorce Husband works too much Family communication Community involvement Having another baby Dealing with death Relationship stresses Finding friends Stress Moving for spouse's job Spouse is out of work Caregiver stress Tired and tense Tension headaches Husband's illness Coping with a terminal illness Work Issues Fears about following a passion Dealing with self-doubt Difficult co-worker Emotions after co-workers are laid off I'm burned out! Perfectionist tendencies Returning to work Working Mom Issues Finding balance Getting help at home Working mom stress Making new friends Finding working moms Return to work after my pregnancy Maternity leave and depression Mental Health Managing depression Affordable counseling Time for yourself Repressed anger Insomnia Starting anti-depressants Depression and PMS Panic attacks Monthly emotional issues Treatment for depression The above is for general information only and is not intended to substitute for professional mental health treatment. Individuals should consult licensed professionals as needed. Email this story to a friend
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