...A while back, I found myself almost wishing I had a serious dilemma or major life problem so that I would have the excuse to call you and talk to you... More >>
...When my husband and I first agreed that I should stay home to raise our children, it was a struggle. My husband picked up extra shifts to make ends meet, and we scrimped and saved... More >>
My high school friend lives several states away. We are 67 years old. Her husband, 72, has Alzheimer's and a very aggressive type of Parkinson's disease... More >>
One of the biggest things I learned in marriage is that you can't just quit when you feel you want to. If you chose wisely, troubles that come will eventually go... More >>
Whenever my wife would come to me with a problem, whether it was a 'fix something around the house,' or a personal issue, I went straight into 'fix it' mode, because I'm a guy, and that's just what we do - we fix things... More >>
...I know the first years of my son's life were awful with having a mom like me, but each day now I try to show him how to make good choices and why... More >>
My son is living in a different state for college but took a semester off to work full time. He called to tell me he was quitting the full-time job because he wasn't enjoying it and taking a part-time job instead. He'll be returning to school for the summer semester... More >>
I often hear people on your show say that they'll go to work when the kids are teenagers in high school because their kids won't need them around as much. I have a daughter who is a high school senior and last night was the first night I had total confirmation that she needs me now more than ever... More >>
When my kids were small, I finally left my job and stayed home to raise them. I did get a part-time job when they were in school, and the hours allowed me to work only when they were there. I dropped them off every morning and picked them up after school. They didn't even know I worked... More >>
...A while back, I found myself almost wishing I had a serious dilemma or major life problem so that I would have the excuse to call you and talk to you... 