I called you once, and you gave me a stern lecture about what a fool I was for putting up with the cruel way in which my college age daughter treated me. You suggested I speak to a therapist, and I followed your advice... More >>

Not long ago, I heard you talking about the dangers of driving while distracted. I'm a mom of three kids (one of whom is already driving), and this really struck a chord with me... More >>

My beloved son and only child died 5 1/2 years ago of a drug overdose. I was beyond broken, wishing to die so I could be with him. I looked normal, I interacted, smiled and I worked, but inside I was really dead and just going through the motions... More >>

Thank you for the quote about remaining calm when little people are overwhelmed. Our family was affected by the flood in Columbia, South Carolina last October... More >>

Here are five of the biggest reasons we feel emotionally drained... More >>

...Every once in a while, I sense that the students aren't putting in the time necessary on their plans - this tends to take place especially around the time the midterm exam is due - and I feel the need to give them a 'pep talk' to keep them motivated. Here is the e-mail I send my students when I feel the need to light a fire under their you-know-whats... More >>

Why do we stay in relationships that we know are well past their expiration date? Here are five of the most common reasons... More >>

I wish that every time I worried about something, it got resolved. However, life doesn't work that way. Here are 4 things you can do the next time you start to fall down the rabbit hole... More >>

My husband is an EMT. Because the ambulance sits up higher than most other cars, he can see what most people are doing while they are driving... More >>

Thank you for continuing to educate! You recently had a call from a wife and caregiver for her 2nd husband... More >>