Before I became a step-parent, I wish I would have known my soon-to-be ex-husband would NEVER place healthy boundaries with the mother of his child... More >>

...Recently at the hospital I had an experience that frustrated my colleagues, but I know you would be proud of me... More >>

...I need to calm down and enjoy things and not be hard to get along with... More >>

...My life is wonderful because I took control of my life and let go of the past.... More >>

A few months ago, my good friend and neighbor was murdered in her office. I was asked to pick up her kids from school once they were given the news by the police... More >>

...Parents and schools have gotten so wrapped up in the rat race of straight A's, select sports teams, and top tier colleges that critical socio-emotional intelligence and creativeness qualities are being given short shrift... More >>

Last week was stressful and I found myself snapping at my husband of 23 years more than once... More >>

I have not met the other woman, but talked with her at length via phone and text... More >>

...We resist unfamiliar new situations, whether it's something as significant as a new relationship or as simple as a different way to get home from work... More >>

...Recently, you took a call from a young woman who had no love or respect for herself, and it brought back some painful memories of my own... More >>