My dearest Dr. Laura,
I was first introduced to you almost 20 years ago when my first husband and I were just dating. I listened to you briefly and decided you were terrible, despicable and mean. I now know I felt that way because so many things I heard you say, really hit home.
Here I am, nearly 20 years later...a recovering heroin addict, working on divorce #2 and raising two teenagers alone. A few months ago I was driving and you popped into my head. I pulled over on the side of the road and googled Dr. Laura. I was thrilled when I discovered you were still on the air! After signing up for a Dr. Laura Family Premium subscription, for the past 3 months, I have listened to every single podcast available. It's hard to even put into words how much I have grown in the past three months. You are my driving force. I listen and I hear absolutely everything that you say. Now because of it, I am a better mother, a better friend, and an overall better human being. Throughout my life I've heard people comment and say things about 'the manual for life' or wishing they had an instruction pamphlet on how to live. Well, that's YOU! What you say, what you believe and what you stand for is the exact recipe for an amazing life.
Every day I am thankful that I was able to find my way back to you. I do not believe in living with regret, but oh how I wish I had REALLY listened to you all those years ago. In 3 days, I will celebrate 11 years clean. I am 40 years old. My son is 17 and my daughter is 12 and my day is not complete without my dose of Dr. Laura Schlesinger. From the bottom of my heart and the depths of my soul...I thank you for who you are, what you do, and what you say! Keep giving us hell!! WE NEED IT!
Lisa
