Hi Dr. Laura, 

I know you hear a lot of negative family stories from callers, so I wanted to share a positive one with you. 

I got pregnant out of wedlock at 19 and my boyfriend was 22. When our families and friends found out, they insisted we terminate the pregnancy. My boyfriend insisted we take responsibility and have the baby. We welcomed our beautiful daughter into the world. We knew the best thing for her was me being a stay-at-home mother. My boyfriend got a job.  He didn't make a lot of money, but it was enough for us to get by. The whole time our families and friends said we were making the wrong choice. It was not easy, but we married and knew as long as we respected and loved each other we could make it through anything. 

Fast forward 7 years. My husband is an enterprise sales executive for one of the best known companies in the Silicon Valley. We welcomed another beautiful baby, into the world last year. I am my kids' mom and my husband's girlfriend. We wouldn't be where we are today if it was not for us taking responsibility of our lives and "doing the right thing." I am a regular listener, thank you for encouraging other people to "do the right thing." 

Sincerely, 

Ashley