July 18, 2018
Because Of Your Influence

Dear Dr. Laura:

I want to share with you the impact you had on my life, which, in turn, had a significant impact on my son's life.  At the time I started listening to you 17 years ago, I had a baby under a year old.  I was in a physically, emotionally, verbally and sexually abusive relationship.  I had tried to leave a few times, but continued to get sucked back in.  Once I really started hearing your message, I realized that I was responsible for this little life and who he would become.  It took until my son was two years old before I finally got away, and it required several restraining orders to completely break free.

Over the ensuing years, I went back to school and obtained degrees in forensic psychology and clinical mental health counseling, but my son was 14 before I started working full time.  Before then, I took him to school and picked him up every day and went to all his practices and sports events.  I was there for him 100%.   I chose to stay single from the day I left my son's dad.  I regret that my son didn't have a positive male role model in his life.  He could have been just another statistic, but he has overcome the odds.

My son graduates from high school this coming year, and he's ranked #1 in his graduating class.  He has received several college scholarships, so the bulk of his education will be paid for.  He has dreams and goals and has all the potential in the world to make those dreams come true.

I'm excited for him to start his journey, and I'll be starting a new one as well.  I made this child my priority in life and took raising him very seriously.... because of your influence.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Jordan



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