Bad Childhood

Bob says he was a confused teenager from a broken home when he was sexually abused by an older man, and he wonders if therapy might help him overcome his anger. Dr. Laura: "Some victims...

Bad Childhood

Charlie struggles to let go of her mother, despite the price of abuse. Dr. Laura: "When you finally understand the truth, it’s so simple."

Bad Childhood

Ashley struggles with mental health issues and believes that her parents are actually making her condition worse. Dr. Laura: "Limit your contact with poisonous people."

Bad Childhood

At 51, Trisha says she still suffers from the pain of living with an abusive father who belittled her and told her she would never amount to anything. Dr. Laura: "You will know you're...

Bad Childhood

In part 2 of Heidi's call, she's not sure she's able to give her father another chance at a relationship and asks Dr. Laura what she should do the next time he asks to see her. Dr. Laura:

Bad Childhood

In part 1 of this Call of the Day episode, Heidi tells Dr. Laura the story of her molestation by her brother and how her parents worked to sweep it under the rug and keep the ordeal a...

Bad Childhood

Elizabeth was molested as a child and says the damage she feels from that continues to haunt her 21 years into her marriage. Dr. Laura: "Slowly but consciously reclaim control over your...

Bad Childhood

Kristin was sexually abused by her father when she was 8 years old, and she says that she's taken back to that night each time her husband wants to touch her. Dr. Laura: "You were...

Bad Childhood

Lauren cut her father out of her life, but sometimes feels unhappy and unsure about her decision. Dr. Laura: "Doing the right thing doesn't necessarily feel good."