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05/26/2017
Bad Childhood, Great Life I am a product of an affair my mother had on her first husband. I have 12 half brothers and sisters, but only grew up knowing 3 of them (the three from her first marriage). My mother divorced and remarried my step father when I was 4. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentBad Childhood - Good LifeBad Childhood-Good LifeFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFamily/Relationships - FamilyHealthMorals, Ethics, ValuesRelatives
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05/05/2017
The Voice Within My granddaughter's friend was going into rehab for an eating disorder, so she wrote this. Obviously, I think it is wonderful. So much feeling. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyFriendshipFriendshipsHealthRelationshipsRelativesReligion
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04/28/2017
Do the Right Thing Anyway I was reminded of this quote by Mother Teresa when you were talking to the mom who was upset because her stepdaughter was graduating and the maternal grandma chose to go to a wedding instead. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyMorals, Ethics, ValuesMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodRelationshipsRelativesResponse to a Call
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09/13/2013
Lotion, Vaseline, and Tortillas I am 28 and my wife and I have 4 children, 3 years old and under. While some call my wife Fertile Myrtle, it probably doesn't help that I am Ready Freddy! More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyFatherhoodMarriageMotherhood-FatherhoodRelationshipsRelatives
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09/10/2013
Caring First About Children For decades, you've led the charge for family unity and marriage in parenthood. Bold and unwavering, day after day... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFamily/Relationships - FamilyRegarding Dr. LauraRelativesValues
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08/22/2013
Dr. Laura's Ten More Commandments On yesterday's show there was some joking about you having your own ten commandments for listeners. Here's my draft... More >>

Tags: AbortionAdult Child-ParentCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceDatingFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFamily/Relationships - FamilyGrandparentsHealthMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingRegarding Dr. LauraRelativesSexSocial IssuesThe Ten Commandments: The Significance of God's Laws in Everyday LifeValues
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08/16/2013
Ode to Dr. Laura I'd like to share with you my 'Ode to Dr. Laura' to express my affection/gratitude to you! More >>

Tags: BehaviorFamily/Relationships - FamilyGratitudeRegarding Dr. LauraRelationshipsRelatives
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08/08/2013
Growing Up in a Blended Family I was the only child of my mother and father; my 4 older sisters were from my mother's first marriage. My mother had not intended to have another child with my father... More >>

Tags: DivorceDivorce effects on childrenFamily/Relationships - FamilyParentingRelativesVisit
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08/07/2013
Negative Impacts of Drinking My father is an alcoholic, as was his father and one sister. Going to my paternal grandparent's house was nothing short of a nightmare... More >>

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08/07/2013
Six Words You Should Say Today Because I have been my daughter's mom, I'm proud to say that now I am her best friend. She's a junior at one of our state's most prestigious colleges, and is independent, fun, a leader and overall brilliant. Okay, I could be biased... More >>

Tags: CollegeEducationFamily/Relationships - FamilyParentingRelatives
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