At 13, my dad gave me your book, '10 Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives.' I was very mature for my age, but still didn't know how this applied to me! By my twenties, I was going down a path that I knew was wrong... More >>

My family planned a semi-intervention with my Mom for smoking. She was diagnosed with COPD and this was her last crutch, as she had been a heavy drinker in the past... More >>

When my husband and I decided to start a family, I worked full time during my pregnancy, squirreling away my paychecks and practicing living on one income, cutting out all frivolous expenses. That practice paid off... More >>

Having a confrontation is very difficult for a lot of people. However, you can't sweep problems under the rug and hope they'll magically get better. Here are my tips for confronting someone... More >>

I recently heard you talk about older couples holding hands, and it touched me deeply... More >>

...My daughter called me earlier today and said 'Mom, what would you say if I told you my boyfriend gave me an engagement ring?' I answered without hesitation... More >>

...I was not allowed to date until I was 16, so I used that year to form more completely what I wanted from potential suitors. I decided to mention right from the start that I was a virgin and planned to remain one until I was married... More >>

...I've been listening to you since I was 12 (in the car, when my mother was driving). You made an impact on me then, and you continue to influence my life today... More >>

I've often heard you say that bullying goes on because no one takes a stand and does anything about it. That's not the case for my 16-year-old daughter... More >>

My journey as a single mom began when I was 21. I attempted the college-by-day, working-by-night schedule in order that I could eventually make more money to provide a good life for my son. Deep down, I knew this was wrong, yet I ignored it and 'soldiered' on... More >>