I recently heard you with a caller whose sister was suffering from many mental issues and became homeless. Your caller gave her $2,000. What struck me about the call is that I had been like the helping sister until I finally came to my senses.... More >>

I have been a recovered alcoholic since 1989 and you have been one of the architects in helping me to practice the principles laid out in the twelve steps... More >>

I am ten and a half years clean and sober, and would not be so had my parents not practiced 'tough love'... More >>

I spoke with you last July about my son being addicted to heroin. Your advice to let him go was the hardest decision of my life... More >>

Since becoming sober, I live "one day at a time" now. I thank my higher power for all the blessings I have been given... More >>

I absolutely enjoyed the conversation and calls with Joshua. What a great inspirational man he is... More >>

...I always thought you had the easiest job in the world, but now know what a heavy responsibility it is to share your advice with the world... More >>

...You gave me permission to cut my drug addicted sister out of my life, and it was the best thing I have ever done for myself and my children... More >>

The impact of family on your personality and reactions to the world is extremely profound. Unfortunately, many of you have not had good experiences, and now as adults, you're faced with a very tough decision: "Do I continue a relationship with my parent/grandparent/sibling/etc.?"... More >>

My husband and I have helped our daughter through her arrest, addiction recovery, and pregnancy... More >>