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09/12/2011
Nine Ways To Cure Unhappiness "If only there was a cure for unhappiness."

The other day someone spoke those words to me accompanied by a heartfelt sigh. Unhappiness is a burden we carry at times and it can be debilitating. Is there a cure? More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorgratitudeHealthPersonal ResponsibilityunhappinessValues
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09/08/2011
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I really wanted to comment on your FB question: "Do you know of any woman who falsely accused a guy of 'date rape' or some kind of sexual assault? What happened to the guy?" but this is too close to home and I did not want my name used. 

My son was accused of rape by a girl when he was in school...

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09/06/2011
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I am my three kids' stay-at-home mom. They are ages 13, 12, and 9. I wasn't always a stay-at-home mom. I used to think that a career was what I wanted.

 

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Tags: BehaviorMorals, Ethics, ValuesParentingrespectSAHM stay at home momThe Proper Care & Feeding of HusbandsThe Proper Care and Feeding of HusbandsValues
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09/01/2011
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...I am currently deployed in 5th Fleet, and my mother gave me your podcasts to listen to in my stateroom (SOMETIMES I DO have "free time"!).

I heard your opening regarding what it means to be a hero and must say I was inspired to share MY hero with you...

 

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09/01/2011
IconAbout 10 years ago, there was a major point I could not get people to see or believe. I said the sole end game of the liberalization of sexuality in our culture was to have sex with children... More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - ChildrenMorals, Ethics, ValuesParentingSexSocial IssuesValues
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08/31/2011
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Yesterday I was at the park with my 3 year old. Two 8 year old girls came to play shortly after we arrived. There was no one else at the park, so they took an interest in my son. They asked his age and when I replied, they asked, "Why isn't he in day care? He's three, and he's supposed to be in day care."

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08/29/2011
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..I was born and raised in the projects in California. Children in gangs, children taking drugs, and children having babies were all around me. One day, quite frustrated perhaps her words weren't getting through to me about certain things, Mama began pointing out the natural consequences of choices to me...

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08/25/2011
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I just listened to your caller whose husband did not want to come home for leave from war, he wanted to just wait it out until his year tour was over and then come home. Years ago, I would have agreed with the wife, but where I am now in my life and marriage, I understand exactly why the husband feels the way he does.

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08/24/2011
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Life as a Stay at Home Mom isn't easy, but there's some unsung heroes who make it easier. That's right! Working moms! So, I want to take a moment to say a few words to them.

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Tags: Morals, Ethics, ValuesMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodSAHM stay at home momValues
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08/23/2011
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I am in a custody battle with my ex-husband and his attorneys. The following is a letter to the judge presiding over the case.

Dear Sir:  In response to the question "What if I told you to get a job?"

My response is I already have a "job"...

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Tags: divorceMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingSAHM stay at home momSocial IssuesValues
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