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01/07/2019
Finding Peace I had a situation with my sister for several years. We had a conversation recently, but as soon as it started, I realized she had no intention of mending our rift, but instead brought up something that happened 30 years ago... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsRelativesStressValues
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01/04/2019
It's About My Daughter - Not Me! I am a 44-year-old divorced mom with a lovely 11-year-old daughter. I have been listening to you for about a year. After hearing you talk about single parents dating, and how that is not good for the children, I have decided not to date until my daughter is 18... More >>

Tags: DatingDivorceRaising kidsRelationships
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12/22/2018
T'is the Season... But Don't Forget to Take Care of You Here we go... into the crazy holiday season again. Ready or not, it's here. Love it, hate it, or couldn't care less - this is a time of year when...how do I put this? People get crazy busy and energy is frantic many places you go. Let's be honest, it can be exhausting. Especially if you're the person who makes it all happen... More >>

Tags: BehaviorHolidaysMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsStress
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12/16/2018
The In's and Out's of the Holidays for the Highly Sensitive ...The holiday season can bring extra trepidation. We feel the pressure to put ourselves out in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle and we feel the need to protect ourselves from overstimulation. This time of year, puts many of us face to face with forced socializing, hosting, family drama and paradoxically, feelings of loneliness... More >>

Tags: BehaviorHolidaysMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsStress
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12/14/2018
His Sacrifice For Our Family I know you appreciate real men in the world today, so I thought I would share a little about my husband... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyMarriageRegarding Dr. LauraRelationshipsValues
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12/13/2018
Learning From My Mistakes I've listened to you for 25 years, but that didn't stop my first marriage from failing... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat KindlyMarriageRegarding Dr. LauraRelationshipsValues
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12/12/2018
A Small Reminder ...Moments like this remind me that I most certainly chose wisely, and I will always treat this sweet man kindly... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat KindlyMarriageRelationshipsValues
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12/11/2018
Count Your Blessings Our local grocery store has a new advertisement for their liquor section for the holidays. It's a picture of two alcoholic drinks with the caption 'It's in-law season'... More >>

Tags: AttitudeIn-LawsRelationshipsValues
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12/04/2018
Finally The Big Sister I Wanted To Be My little sister is my best friend. It has not always been this way, but I value her friendship more than any other human being (other than my husband)... More >>

Tags: Death of a parentMental HealthRelationshipsRelativesSiblingsSisters
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11/29/2018
Taking the Adult Reins in Your Own Home I frequently hear you advise callers they have to stand up to their parents. This advice generally is followed by a silence and then a gulp from the caller. I want to share my experience. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentMarriageRelationshipsResponse to a CallResponse to a Comment
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