Dear Dr. Laura,
I listen to your podcasts and often hear you tell your callers to hug their spouse when they're feeling frustrated or upset. Your advice is so spot on! Giving a hug or asking for a hug immediately forces you to relax and take a deep breath. Sometimes I needed that hug and didn't even realize it until I'm wrapped in my husband's arms.
Because of your advice, I had to share this moment with you. It had been a long and very busy day, my husband was feeling a little exhausted and in need of some peace and quiet. Well, we have 3 kids, so that is a rarity! As we're driving, my kids just wanted daddy's attention. My husband gently said, "Okay I need no one to talk to me right now and just talk to each other for a bit". Our 6-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son both said, "Aw Daddy needs a hug!"
It brought a smile to my husband's face and sincere warmth to my heart. As soon as we parked the car, we all got out, including our 1-year-old son, and gave Daddy a group hug!
Your advice to families and spouses is incredibly helpful, and I thank you for always being an advocate for stay at home moms. I've listened to you since I was in grade school, and even though I may have not been excited that my mom had Dr. Laura on in the car as a kid, your words clearly sank in.
You have always been the voice of reason for me. Thank you, for you truly have raised a generation.
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