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04/10/2014
I'm Now Doing the Right Thing I wish I had known you since I was 14, I would have avoided so many mistakes and probably would be living a different life from the one I am... More >>

Tags: DivorceMental HealthParentingRegarding Dr. LauraRelationships
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04/09/2014
Being 'My Kid's Mom' Is As Good As It Gets ...Five days a week, I drove that half-hour to work and listened to you chastising women like ME. I rolled my eyes, and most likely cursed at you many times... More >>

Tags: DivorceMarriageParentingRead On-AirRegarding Dr. LauraStay-at-Home MomValues
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04/08/2014
What's Wrong with Step-Parenting ...I expressed dismay about how many of our cases involve failed attempts at step-parenting. Well, that drew the expected backlash... More >>

Tags: BehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingDivorceParentingRead On-AirSocial Issues
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03/12/2014
A Sort of Lemonade Out of Lemons I am a gymnastics coach and have a story I thought you would appreciate. I have an athlete whose divorced parents both moved our state several years ago. More >>

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02/04/2014
It's Not 'Giving Up' Your Life for Your Kids Years ago, I was going through a divorce and thought after it was finalized I would find another bride and move on with my life. I had 3 young children and at the time didn't realize I shouldn't do that. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorDivorceParentingRead On-AirResponse to a CommentShacking UpValues
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12/20/2013
Loneliness is a Voluntary Condition This year, my husband decided to end our marriage of 18 years to pursue greener pastures. I could struggle with loneliness... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDivorceParentingPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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12/09/2013
After Divorce, Don't Date ...I wanted to share an email I sent to my 23-year-old daughter today, hoping that someone would benefit from the horrible mistakes I made after divorcing my daughter's father... More >>

Tags: AbuseBehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingDivorceMarriageParenting
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11/08/2013
My 33rd Un-Anniversary Today is my 33rd wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, it won't be shared with my wife. I separated from my wife 4 months ago and in 8 months I will file for a divorce... More >>

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11/06/2013
Being a Mom I have been a divorced parent for many years. When I tell people this, I often get, 'Oh you should go out and meet someone'... More >>

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11/05/2013
Leaving a Poisonous Relationship I've been married for 28 years and my husband is an alcoholic. I tried for years to 'fix' everything, but to no avail. More >>

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