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11/02/2011
Insight Into What It Takes to Save my Marriage ...My husband of 19 years chose to separate six weeks ago because he said I've made him feel worthless the past several years. I never realized how I treated him, and he never complained until this point. More >>

Tags: BehaviorDivorceGratitudeMarriagerespectThe Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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11/01/2011
I Cannot Raise These Boys Into Men By Myself As I sit in my bedroom surrounded by boxes I am compelled to write you. Had it not been for your sound advice, I would not be moving in 2 short weeks to live near my immediate family. More >>

Tags: DivorceFamily/Relationships - FamilyMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodRegarding Dr. LauraRelationshipsRelatives
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10/28/2011
On Being Fatherless ...I've thought many times over the years if there ever is a better time for a child to have his or her home broken. Is it better for parents to split up while their child is still a baby?... More >>

Tags: DivorceFamily/Relationships - ChildrenFatherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodParenting
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10/17/2011
Lesson From Dad Here's a little inspiration for all the divorced/single parents not dating -- courtesy of my dad... Dad was a single parent. He and Mom divorced when I was 14 and I went to live with him. Somehow I knew I needed his discipline. More >>

Tags: DivorceParentingRead On-Air
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10/14/2011
Raising Children as an Only Parent As talked about frequently, raising children as an only parent leaves a lot to be desired. Take it from me, a mom of 4. I have been divorced since my youngest was a year old (14 years). It has not been easy. More >>

Tags: childrenDivorceParenting
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10/10/2011
Dead Beat Dad I am what I call a "Dead Beat Dad."

Let me explain.

After my wife filed for a divorce I felt dead inside. More >>

Tags: BehaviorDivorceFatherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRespect
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09/07/2011
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In reading your books I have learned I was not a very good wife to my first husband and I was hell bent on wanting him to be all about me. I married the second time to a man who was strong, courageous, and take charge. Little did I know I would have to resign as the alpha of the household.

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Tags: careerdivorceJobMarriageSAHM stay at home momSocial IssuesStay-at-Home Mom
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08/23/2011
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I am in a custody battle with my ex-husband and his attorneys. The following is a letter to the judge presiding over the case.

Dear Sir:  In response to the question "What if I told you to get a job?"

My response is I already have a "job"...

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Tags: divorceMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingSAHM stay at home momSocial IssuesValues
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07/22/2011
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I am 14 years old and am a huge fan of your program. I wanted to thank you for all you do, because thanks to you I have an excellent mother.

 

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Tags: 10 Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their LivesDatingdivorceFamily/Relationships - ChildrenMarriageMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRegarding Dr. LauraRelationshipsTen Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives
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06/05/2011
11 Rules for Dating After a Divorce Just like when you buy a car, do your due diligence. That way if someone's a lemon, you'll find them out... More >>

Tags: BehaviorDatingDivorceHealthMarriageMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilityRelationships
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