I am a product of an affair my mother had on her first husband. I have 12 half brothers and sisters, but only grew up knowing 3 of them (the three from her first marriage). My mother divorced and remarried my step father when I was 4. More >>

I am an almost 50-year-old mother of two teenagers who has listened to you for the past several years. I am an alcoholic with almost 7 years sobriety. I enjoy your frankness and honesty in helping people with all the 'issues' they call in with... More >>

My family has always used humor when facing a challenge, and it turns out we've surrounded ourselves with others who do the same... More >>

I recently read an article on a local news site that made me angry. It essentially said that it's not safe to have grandparents take care of their grandchildren because their methods are not up-to-date... More >>

I recently heard a call from a mother who wanted to tell the grandparents to buy fewer gifts for her children. I also did this about 6 years ago... More >>

I heard you talking to a lady the other day, She was 60-years-old and at 17, she placed a baby up for adoption. She said she felt shame. Your words to her were so kind... More >>

My granddaughter's friend was going into rehab for an eating disorder, so she wrote this. Obviously, I think it is wonderful. So much feeling. More >>

I've always had a special empathy for my youngest son, Jack because I know he struggles with being the little brother. Frequently being compared to his older siblings at school or by others... More >>

I was reminded of this quote by Mother Teresa when you were talking to the mom who was upset because her stepdaughter was graduating and the maternal grandma chose to go to a wedding instead. More >>

I first learned I would be a father via a phone call. Not that unusual, I know, but there's a twist: this was a call from a county worker. More >>