In short, I realized that life could be better if I married in to my in-law family. I love my mother, but we do not see eye-to-eye on many things: friends, life choices, marriage, politics, or humor. More >>

A year ago, I called you to talk about a decision I had to make. You advised that I should not work in my father's company, and I stay away from my parents' marital issues (they were continually bringing us children into it). I did not take your advice and here is a synopsis of how the year went... More >>

My 'other' mother used to say if life were fair, we would be born old and die young. She has lived a hard life and I can see where she would feel that way. More >>

...I met my husband when I was 17 and married him when I was 22. I did not know it then but I needed to escape my parents and he offered me the chance to pretend to be a grown-up. He, too, was stuck with parents who were not the warmest. More >>

Just because your parent is no longer an active alcoholic, that doesn't mean they have matured. In this week's video, Trisha wants to know what to do with all her pent-up anger toward her mother who continues to be a troublemaker. More >>

When I was growing up, my mom drank every night, cursed a lot, blamed me and the world for her problems... More >>

I am a long time listener and love your show. I listen to you almost every day. I hear a lot of people that don't get along with family members... More >>

My parents have been married 57 years. I see them now and could only hope that I have a relationship like theirs when I am in my 70s and 80s. However, growing up their relationship was nothing like it is now. More >>

My 23 year old son graduated a year ago from college and now is unwilling to get a job!...He did get a grocery clerk job for a short time and lived on that plus money I had given him for school that he squandered. More >>

A parent's job is to raise their children to leave the nest, but what do you do when they want to come back and roost? I have several suggestions for this 'mama bird'. More >>