Do I have a MAN for a Husband? Yes I do. We'll be married 31 years in February.... His father and maternal grandmother did not approve of me as a prospective wife and did everything in their power to discredit and humiliate me. More >>

Just home from a relaxing Thanksgiving at my sister's, I was slow to get into the bustle of the season this year. By November 30th the kids were asking when we'd get our tree, when my husband would put the lights up, and when we'd get our one to one Christmas shopping done. I started to feel a little overwhelmed, stressed by multiple obligations, long lines, and keeping up with everyone else. More >>

Sibling rivalry is a natural part of growing up; there's no way to avoid it. Your best efforts won't avoid it. We can help minimize it, and sometimes redirect it but there's no way to avoid it. More >>

I recently read "Surviving a Shark Attack on Land." I picked up your book because of past experiences and wanted to know what you had to say on the matter of betrayal. It came as a surprise to me shortly after reading your book I was attacked! More >>

Everyone feels lonely at times, but this can worsen on special holidays such as Christmas when people enjoy celebrating with others. More >>

With the holiday season upon us I wanted to share with you our experience from last year. For many years I have made it a tradition to invite my in-laws for dinner on Christmas Eve. More >>

...For ten years, our couch was occupied by a beautiful wheaten dog we called Cocoa. Nobody could figure out what breed she was. The groomers said terrier. The vet said Picardi Shepherd. Hubby's cousin said Irish Wolfhound... More >>

I listened to you faithfully for all the years I was a stay-at home mom raising my daughter. However, I always felt that you were unsympathetic and insensitive to the struggles of adults who were victims of child abuse. I guess I was so sensitive... More >>

I'm proud to say that I am in the 20% of people who do NOT stand by. I have had 2 opportunities to intervene when I saw children being physically abused. More >>

...We have had first-hand experience with people who deny and turn the other way on victims of child abuse. My niece, who is now in my husband's and my custody, was physically, emotionally and sexually abused by her dad (my brother). More >>