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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 2664
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Is Taking Care of Others My Lot in Life?
Lottie has spent years caring for sick and frail family members at the expense of her marriage.
My Brother Has Cut Me Off
Sandy's alcoholic and addicted brother recently cut her out of his life, and she's depressed without him.
I am Socially Awkward
Julie lacks confidence and feels like she doesn't fit in at work or in social circles.
My Past is Hurting My Future
Heather's mom raised her to believe that men were untrustworthy, and now she has serious relationship fears.
Is My Father Rejecting Me?
Valerie fears her father will choose to stay home with her mom who has dementia rather than attend Thanksgiving dinner at Valerie's house.
Being Home is a Beautiful Thing
Amanda was a working mom of three until late last year, and she says staying home has made an incredible difference in their family life.
My First Girlfriend Broke Up with Me
20-year-old Jack is hurt and not sure how to act around the girlfriend who just broke up with him.
I'm Lying to My Daughter About My Divorce
Jen's daughter Julie wants to know why her parents are divorced, but Jen is embarrassed to tell the full story.
I Feel Like I'm a Burden
New mom, Dawn, was diagnosed with lymphoma, and she worries that she will be a burden to her family.
Do I Owe My Cheating Ex?
Jill finally left her cheating husband, but now he has come down with Parkinson's, and she wonders if “in sickness and health” still applies.
I'm Sick of Having Panic Attacks
Nicolet was crippled by a hit-and-run accident and wakes up in a panic re-living it every morning.
I Don't Have a Nice Mom
9-year-old Chloe's mom is in and out of her life and treats her badly when she is around.
My Parents Always Give in to My Brother
Will's brother demands money from their parents and threatens self-harm, and Will is caught in the middle.
My Son is Being a Brat, Part 2
In part two of this call-of-the-day, Jill and Curtis worry that their son could be manipulative and dangerous.
My Son is Being a Brat, Part 1
Jill and Curtis fear their 18-year-old son is using his mental illness as an excuse for his poor choices and behavior.
Can I Get Past My Bad Childhood?
Cathy's mom didn't protect her from being molested by her father, and they fight about it every few years.
I'm Jealous of My Friend
9-year-old Cora believes her friend is prettier, smarter and gets more than she does.
I Constantly Feel Bad for My Friend
Sandy is struggling with the fact that her best friend is battling cancer.
Do I Have Time to Fix This?
Elaine is a recovering alcoholic and fears she is too broken to be happily married.
What Did You Learn Today?
Dr. Laura invites listeners to call in with something important they have learned from the show.