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08/09/2010
IconMy mother, who shall we say loves to complain and make all problems revolve around her and focus on how they affect her, called me...Her dilemma - her ex-husband who is back together with her after leaving her for a 5 year shack up honey is back in her life. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-Parent, Character, Courage, Conscience, Character-Courage-Conscience, Family/Relationships - Adult Child/Parent, Morals, Ethics, Values, Read On-Air, Values
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06/22/2010
IconA recent caller was concerned about being depressed or disinterested in her life/marriage. She had three young children and was tired all the time. More >>

Tags: choose wisely treat kindly, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Marriage, Response To A Call, Women's Point of View
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06/22/2010
IconRecently, you finished a call with a mother of 3 who didn't feel motivated. You responded to her about farmers having to go out in the rain and that they didn't have the luxury to feel "motivated" to take care of their farms and children.I laughed because I have 16 goats and 2 dogs. They are all my beloved pets more than "workers". When the weather is bad their only source of food is me... More >>

Tags: Attitude, husband, Marriage, Morals, Ethics, Values, motivation, Personal Responsibility, Read On-Air, Response To A Call
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06/22/2010
IconWell, ya did it again! You saved me from being a royal B****. Yesterday, while I was on my way to pick up my grandson again from school, something I do daily (best job I've ever had), you had a caller complaining that after only 4 1/2 yrs of marriage she didn't believe her and her spouse had the same "values" any longer. You broke it all down to her and finally told her she was just "whining". (You crack me up)... More >>

Tags: Parenting, Read On-Air, Response To A Call, Values, Women's Point of View
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06/22/2010
IconI am a 35 year old mother and wife and my husband is 55. We have been married 9 years and for most of that I was a nagging, unloving selfish woman. It was my way or the highway. I have been changing that and let me tell you there is a HUGE difference in our marriage... More >>

Tags: Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, pregnant, Proper Care & Feeding of Marriage, Read On-Air, SAHM stay at home mom, The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage
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06/17/2010
IconAnnika was playing "mom and dad" with Dominic (kindergarten neighbor boy) and he gets out of the little tike car, pushes it toward her and says "you need to go to work, you turn 'dult and you should have a job!"  More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - Children, Morals, Ethics, Values, Parenting, Read On-Air, Values
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06/17/2010
IconI spoke with you about attending court with my father at my cousin's prosecution for robbery, and I want to thank you for your wisdom and help which you shared with me. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, Conscience, Character-Courage-Conscience, Family/Relationships - Family, Morals, Ethics, Values, political correctness, Read On-Air, Relatives, Response To A Call, SAHM stay at home mom, Social Issues, Values
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06/17/2010
IconYears ago, I called you, saying I was debating moving about 5 hours drive away from my elderly mother... You reminded me that I had an obligation to continue visiting my mother and helping her out with various chores, regardless of my individual preferences. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-Parent, diet, Eat Less-Move More, Family/Relationships - Adult Child/Parent, Health, Personal Responsibility, Read On-Air, Response To A Call, responsibility
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06/17/2010
IconI had to step back when I heard the caller whose wife was feeling overwhelmed staying at home with their two children. I am a proud Navy wife who lives overseas and just gave birth to my fourth kiddo while my husband was deployed. More >>

Tags: Attitude, disrespect, Marriage, Military, military wife, Motherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Read On-Air, Response To A Call, Values
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06/17/2010
IconI want to thank you for all you do to encourage moms to stay at home with their children. More >>

Tags: attitude, Marriage, Morals, Ethics, Values, Motherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Read On-Air, SAHM, Values, Women's Point of View
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