Bad Childhood

Dana has struggled to be happy since the deaths of her parents and sibling.    Dr. Laura: "Don't let sadness become a habit."

Bad Childhood

With her stepmom by her side, Alexandria calls into the program to discuss her bio-mom’s wish to be her “best friend” and not a “real mother” to her.    Dr. Laura: "Lean on the love."

Bad Childhood

Suzy’s mom passed away from COVID-19 but she finds herself confused by both relief and grief.    Dr. Laura: "You are mourning the loss of hope." 

Bad Childhood

Jesse was shacking up with her boyfriend until the words of Dr. Laura helped her to stop playing games and start growing into a confident, secure woman.   Dr. Laura: "Sometimes our...

Bad Childhood

17-year-old Aislynn asks for guidance after discovering her mother may be a drug addict.   Dr. Laura: "Sometimes PARENTS turn out to be the bad apples." 

Bad Childhood

Moana, molested by her mother’s fourth husband, believes she's the "bad person" ...    Dr. Laura: "A Light Bulb Went Off!" 

Bad Childhood

Charlie hasn’t spoken with her dad since he was found guilty of being a sex offender!    Dr. Laura: "Never embrace evil for a dream or fantasy." 

Bad Childhood

Iris is an only child and raised by her mom who never married. When she attempts to show her mom attention, things don’t go right between them.    Dr. Laura: "Pity lets you care without...

Bad Childhood

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, the last five years of Laura’s relationship with her mother were not happy ones to remember. Her mom indulged in alcohol and was physically and...

Bad Childhood

Madeline is sad that her father is spending less time with her as he places his priorities towards his newly pregnant girlfriend.   Dr. Laura: "There are some things we can never have." 

Bad Childhood

Josie’s therapist has suggested the choice is hers to have a relationship with her mother or not. She’s considering a minimal one but is unsure how to “navigate the waters” doing so.    ...

Bad Childhood

Betsy continues to go back to her childhood trauma from 30 years ago that she allows to manifest daily.    Dr. Laura: "Don't bother rehashing childhood misery unless it is really an...

Bad Childhood

Charlie was physically abused by his mother until his mid-teens. This abuse has taken its toll on his ability to be a good dad and has made it difficult to maintain a relationship with...