I am a product of an affair my mother had on her first husband. I have 12 half brothers and sisters, but only grew up knowing 3 of them (the three from her first marriage). My mother divorced and remarried my step father when I was 4. More >>

I have two brothers and three sisters, and it finally dawned on me, my Mother adores her sons, and competes with her daughters. More >>

Many people look back on their lives filled with all sorts of regrets. Here are some of the most common things people wish they had done differently... More >>

Strangely, I think my parents taught me compassion by being the opposite example. I write you this because I wish people could see how we can turn adversity into something positive... More >>

I heard you say on the air that you like to hear updates from past callers, so I thought I'd share mine with you... More >>

Your blog today on 'How Yelling Affects Kids' was so profoundly vulnerable and touching... More >>

I grew up in a home where my parents fought a lot and always in front of me... More >>

I say 'Mother Laura' because you are the mother I wish I had... More >>

The impact of family on your personality and reactions to the world is extremely profound. Unfortunately, many of you have not had good experiences, and now as adults, you're faced with a very tough decision: "Do I continue a relationship with my parent/grandparent/sibling/etc.?"... More >>

...My journey into sobriety, acceptance, and change were inspired by my love for my son and his love for me... More >>