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Susan has taken full custody of the 5 children she shares with her alcoholic ex-husband but worries about the potential backlash of them being estranged from their dad. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Katarhe has pancreatic cancer is trying to keep a positive outlook before going into surgery tomorrow, but thoughts of her father's death keep entering her mind since he died of the same disease. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Since getting married, Jessie feels like she takes the things her husband says too personally. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ann's mom was never a warm, loving mommy. Now that she's getting old and more dependent, Ann is having a hard time being compassionate and tolerant of her mom's negative personality. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Is it in the best interest of Nicole’s one-year-old son to grow up with two parents hating each other? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kelly’s having a hard time handling her 11-month-old son’s defiant screaming when things don’t go his way. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura points out to Hannah that her lack of effort is more damaging to her marriage than the couple's cultural differences. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

I do this podcast, my SiriusXM radio program and I write my books MOSTLY in the hopes of reaching people who are thinking of having kids so they will get themselves and their relationships in a happy and functional place BEFORE the babies come. It's hard to flourish as an adult when you've been raised with a lot of disfunction. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Holly and her sister have been ousted from the family after bringing attention to their older sister’s financial crimes. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Alex fears his ex-wife's meddling has finally convinced their son to cut ties with him. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Alissa is ready to strike her brother and his girlfriend off her wedding guest list because of the gossip they've spread about her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Amber follows her mom's advice and calls Dr. Laura for help with her procrastination problem. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

With her 70th birthday party approaching, Tamara fears someone will spill the beans to her stepchildren about her three prior marriages. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jaclyn is starting to realize that she and her peers have opposite approaches to parenting their teens. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jimmy says his whole family has changed for the better since implementing Dr. Laura's simple suggestion. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Cindy's adult children want her to dump the man she's dating because he's just too quiet for them. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Should Sarah go home to her parents after discovering that the boyfriend who knocked her up has a serious gambling problem? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

One of the most upsetting types of calls I get on my program are those about inheritance. There are two schools of thought, and in my opinion they're both right. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Elyse's painful childhood is far behind her, but her father's recent suicide has opened some old wounds. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura educates Dave on how a real man should handle his fiance's unplanned pregnancy. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Nicole is upset with how her husband reacted to hearing her frustrations about the way he treats her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Sarah worries that she doesn't know how to develop a loving relationship with her daughter because of the way she was raised. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Carol is annoyed by her husband's habit of logging into sex-themed chat rooms every time she leaves the house. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Mia wants to have a better relationship with her mom but finds it difficult to get close when she's trying to compete with her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ariel feels guilty because she has a hard time saying the words, "I'm sorry" when she has done something wrong. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Vickie and her husband are starting to plan an expensive vacation but Vickie is feeling frustrated because she would rather fix their home than spend money on something frivolous, like a vacation. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Steve and his wife inherited a large amount of money from his father-in-law and it's causing conflict in his marriage because Steve thinks they should donate some of the money to charity. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Once you're old enough to have raised kids into young adulthood, you've likely racked up as many years as you have left. But that doesn't mean life is over! On the contrary. You're now entering a new chapter. One that YOU get to write. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Natalie can’t fathom why her 23-year-old gets frustrated at her unsolicited advice. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ten-year-old Brooke is having a hard time handling the death of the family dog, especially since she was there when he was put down. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Sandra is wondering if it's a good idea to go back to school while she still has kids to raise. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Grace is the first to admit she screwed up her life and her kids' childhoods, but is she to blame for her oldest becoming an alcoholic? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Rebecca’s future mother-in-law messaged that she won’t be attending her dress fitting after wedding planning tensions ran high. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Should Chris tell his son that his mommy loves him even though her neglect and abuse is the reason Chris now has full custody? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

10-year-old Taylor wants to help another young girl in her school understand that there's more to life than being popular. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

When his girlfriend started pressuring him to shack up, Angie's son drew on a lifetime of hearing Dr. Laura's values to make his decision. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Richard and his wife are contemplating never letting their daughter know when one of them dies because they are upset that she doesn't call or visit them anymore. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Children in stepfamily situations experience real and significant challenges that can haunt them into adulthood. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

After multiple surgeries and radiation treatments for cancer of her reproductive system, Debra is terrified to get back in the sack with her husband. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Bonnie suspects her husband of having an emotional affair and thinks she'd rather leave him than try to figure out how to work on their marriage. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Rebecca doesn't want to co-host her stepdaughter's party with her husband's ex. How should she break the news to the little girl? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Denise is devastated by her son's suicide and wonders what she could have possibly done to help prevent it. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kelli dedicated herself to raising her three sons after her devastating divorce. Now that they're adults, she's trying to decide what might fulfill her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

13-year-old Lucas calls for Dr. Laura's advice on how to move forward with his family since being caught vaping. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Malika's husband wants to stop trying to conceive, leaving her depressed about her unfulfilled dream of being a mom. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Todd doesn't think that it's necessary for his high school daughter to help out with household chores as long as she's excelling in her academics and golf. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Rachel is fed up with her sister who failed to visit her parents after her father's recent hospital stay. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Download my Dr. Laura LIVE show. You'll hear me answer questions from Family members attending in person! Of course, fan-favorite Lily joins me too! We love doing our light check together on stage. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

After a recent phone call with her friend, Joann just can't look at her the same way and needs to know from Dr. Laura if she's wrong in doubting their 34-year-friendship? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Rami had high hopes for her adopted disabled son when she sent him to a college near his biological family, but now the she's worried that his future may be in jeopardy. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Nathan has a difference in opinion from his family when it comes to giving his 3-year-old son gifts and needs some help from Dr. Laura to make his point. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Amanda wants to back out of a promise to take care of her grandparents, but is she willing to confront the consequences of breaking her word? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Despite raising her stepson, Barbara feels like he still doesn’t see her as the mother she’s been to him. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Angie’s friends have told her conflicting versions of their separation, leaving Angie confused about what to do. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jill worries she’d be giving up parental control by listening to her son’s plea to not be a substitute at his high school. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Melissa’s struggling to find compassion for her sick mother before taking on the role of her caretaker. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

AJ & Rachel call back to report on how taking Dr. Laura's advice is helping them keep their marriage together and heal from the fallout of his affair. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Parenting is a BIG job. And doing it well requires effort and some basic knowledge of how kids' minds work and develop over time. It also takes confidence on the part of the parent, a little common sense and a compassionate approach. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Anna needs Dr. Laura's ideas for ways to respond when a friend of a friend makes snide remarks about Anna. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ashley is pregnant and busy raising a toddler, yet she also feels compelled to adopt. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Adeline and her boyfriend fight constantly, and she's thinking about moving out with their two kids. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

With her twins grown up and living on their own, Desi feels like she has no direction. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Tami is hurt that her mother would ask if the reason Tami comments on her mom's spending is to ensure she'll inherit as much money as possible. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Tina is hurt that her adult daughter doesn't want to be as close as Tina does. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Renee's husband's job takes him away for weeks at a time, and it's starting to destroy their family. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Grandma's nasty behavior is the reason Andee's father now RSVP's “no” to his grandchildren's birthday parties. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Matthew moved his family to be closer to his parents, then treated them so poorly that they moved to get away from him! Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

I can't relate to every type of situation I deal with on the Dr. Laura Program, but, when it comes to the topic of grief – I understand. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Being a farmer's wife and the mom of six is wearing Evan down, but she doesn't see any way to reduce her daily stress. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Betsey is worried for her grandchildren since her daughter's surprise announcement that she will be separating from their father. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Marina is planning a trip for everyone in her family to get together, but her mom doesn't want Marina to invite her brother to the event. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

As a single mom, Jessica put all her efforts into her son. Now that he's off to college, she's struggling to fill the void of his absence. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Ken has kept a deep, painful secret to himself his whole life, but the guilt of hiding it from his wife is hurting him, and he doesn't know how to handle it. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Barbara had to make the heart-wrenching decision to take her daughter off of life support. Now, she's questioning if she made the right decision. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Kristy loves her father, but she's having a rough time trying to understand his new radical opinions that have formed since his recent retirement. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Debra is exhausted by her sons drug addiction needs some help to get back on the right track. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Evelyn isn't happy with her husband's bad habit of picking his nose and is desperate to get him to stop. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

One of the more typical calls I get is that of cutting someone out of your life ... walking away. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

After years of friendship Nicole wants to support her best friend in everything she does but her bestie's love life is chaotic and Nicole isn't sure if she can overlook this kind of behavior. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Susan is confused why her sister wouldn't come to her side and help her after she was rear ended in a deadly car accident. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Bonnie is trying to get back into her favorite sport but she's having trouble concentrating at her gym due to the constant reminders of her past assault. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

What's the most professional way for Claudia to handle her workplace drama? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Should Shannon and her husband let their cold feet stop them from moving to a new country with their kids? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Amy wants to free herself from the anger she feels for having to be a surrogate mother to her brother throughout her whole life. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

What's the right way for Melissa to decline her friend's offer to go into business together? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

How much should Jessica share with her children about why they have no relationship with their biological grandfather? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Anna's boyfriend of two months just pressed pause on their relationship. Should she try to talk to him or move on? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Pamela was a new listener to the Dr. Laura program when she called me about getting a backbone and doing a better job at parenting. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Lisa is becoming more religious and politically involved as she ages, and she is bothered that her husband doesn't share her interests. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Anne would like to share something with her elderly mother that she thinks will make their relationship and her life healthier. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Jeannie is angry and embarrassed that the friend she trusted to help manage her finances stole her money. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Christopher wonders if therapy could help him shake the images of the terrible car accident he came across. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

In their follow-up call with Dr. Laura, Mike and Lindsey are still struggling to move forward with their decision to remain childless, and the idea of divorce remains on the table. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Joe isn't happy in his marriage, but he doesn't want to leave, and he hasn't come up with a plan to improve things. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Shelly is seriously disappointed in the way her husband parents his children, and Dr. Laura gives her three ways to approach the situation. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Mary's health challenges are wearing her down mentally, but, with Dr. Laura's help, she sees a way to improve her mindset. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

Sarah is worried about how her sensitive daughter will handle news of their cat's impending death. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

When it comes to marriage, love is NOT all you need. It’s the efort that makes the diference between being married and being in a LOVING marriage. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.

What should Lola tell her daughter about the child's biological father, and should she attempt to get him involved in their lives? Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.com - Participate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment.