January 22, 2018
Tough Love Dear Dr. Laura: When my daughter was 18, she shacked up with her abusive boyfriend. I channeled my inner Dr. Laura and told her that if she wanted to live a life with a man who would treat her like that, she had to do it on her own. We gave her the pink slip on her life - we cut off her phone, took her car away, and didn't pay a dime of college. We "lost" her for seven years. She chose that abuser over us, and it was very tough, but because I had listened to you for years, I knew we were doing the right thing. She put herself through college by living with a family as their nanny, and also worked a retail job. When she finally came back to us, it was as if she left a month ago. I always had confidence she would return but never dreamed it would take seven years!! She now respects us and knows what we stand for. She even listens to you and is finally living a mature, productive life. And she has very high expectations for the man in her future with whom she will want to spend the rest of her life. Thank you for not retiring! This new generation needs you more than ever. Kara Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM |