May 3, 2013
Becoming Autonomous

Dr. Laura,

In less than 30 seconds you changed my life forever and I decided to let you know after all these years!

In 1977, I called into your show to tell you I was a new widow with 2 young children and even though I had money in the bank, I refused to write checks to pay my bills. I didn't know what to do about that. In your eminent fashion you put me on mute and in less than 30 seconds you told me 1) I needed to see a therapist and 2) I needed to become autonomous. I had to look up the word autonomous to find out it meant independent; I actually had to learn how to take care of myself. Imagine that, what a novel idea! It took me a while, but I got it and not only did I become a successful independent woman, but both my children did as well.

I just joined Toastmasters and last week gave my "IceBreaker" speech using you for one of my stories. People asked me if I ever told you, and of course I didn't, thus I am writing you today.

Thank you Dr. Laura, I am so grateful for your advice. I probably would not be the person I am today if it weren't for you. They say people come into our lives just at the time we need them, they stay for a short or long time and you were there for most important 30 seconds of my life!

Thank you again,


Barbara


Posted by Staff at 12:14 PM