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04/02/2013
Honor Her Memory ...I lost my daughter in 2005 at the age of 22 [sighs] after she had a four year battle with cancer. I don't live, I just survive. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-Parent, Cancer, Character-Courage-Conscience, Character/Courage/Conscience, Divorce, Family/Relationships - Adult Child/Parent, Grief, Health, Honor, Memories, Mental Health, Parenting
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03/26/2013
My Daughter Keeps Returning to Her Addict Husband ...My daughter and her 8-year-old just came to stay with my husband and me, as her addict husband is going through outpatient rehab and she felt unsafe in their home. More >>

Tags: Addiction, Adult Child-Parent, Divorce, Family/Relationships - Adult Child/Parent, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Health, Marriage, Parenting, Relatives, Stress
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03/19/2013
My Husband Rewards Our Son's Bad Behavior ...I have been married for eight years, and we have a 7-year-old son... My husband doesn't acknowledge anything my son does wrong. More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Marriage, Motivation, Parenting, Values
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03/12/2013
Silly, Selfish and Cheated While We Dated ...I dated a guy throughout college and I was more concerned with my silly priorities. I was selfish and cheated on him while we dated... We broke up two years ago, but still remained in contact as friends...
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Tags: Adultery, Affairs, Behavior, Dating, Friendships, Marriage, Morals/Ethics/Values, Personal Responsibility, Respect, Responsibility
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03/05/2013
I'm Burned-Out on Life ...I raised 6 kids who are all in their 20's, and I handle all the stuff for the house -- finances, cooking, shopping, cleaning and pets (2 small spoiled puppies). I also work full time... More >>

Tags: Depression, Family/Relationships - Family, Finances, Health, Job, Marriage, Mental Health, Obligations, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Relatives, Responsibilities, Sex, Stress, Work
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02/26/2013
My Teen Left My Toddler Alone in the Hotel ...My mother left the kids in the hotel room to go to the pharmacy down the street. My daughter and the exchange student decided to leave my 2 1/2-year-old son in the room alone and they went to the hotel sandwich shop.
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Tags: Family/Relationships - Family, Family/Relationships - Teens, Grandparents, Relationships, Relatives, Teens, Tweens
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02/19/2013
Grandma's Ignoring My Baby ...My brother and I had our babies two months apart...it was his first, and my third...My family has clearly shown more favoritism for his daughter -- more cooing, coddling, holding - than for mine.
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Tags: Adult Child-Parent, Baby, Family/Relationships - Adult Child/Parent, Family/Relationships - Family, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Parenting, Relationships, Relatives, Siblings
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02/15/2013
Is My Friend Taking Advantage of Me? ...I am good friends with my neighbor of 16 years... She and her husband travel a lot (at least 15 days or more a month)... I have been collecting their mail, taking out their trash, and watering house plants while they're gone. More >>

Tags: Appreciation, Attitude, Behavior, Friendships, Gratitude, Values
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02/07/2013
How Can I Stop Pushing People Away? ...I have a habit of judging people before really getting to know them... I always seem to find something about them to justify not getting involved or ending the relationship and pushing them away. More >>

Tags: Health, Humor, Laughter, Medicine
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01/31/2013
My Son Doesn't Have Friends ...I've homeschooled my son off and on since 5th grade and he's now in 8th. It seems that he learns best at home where he is not distracted by other students... I continually worry about socialization however. More >>

Tags: Education, Family/Relationships - Children, Friendships, Homeschool, Parenting, Relationships, Stay-at-Home Mom
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