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Paul answers Dr. Laura's request for listeners to share the story of how they came out as gay to friends and family and shares how his life improved after sharing the truth with his parents.

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Kenitra says she has always been too trusting and has been taken advantage of by scammers several times.   Dr. Laura: "People who long to be accepted can be easy prey."

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Christine says she doesn't have the confidence to speak in social situations without putting her foot in her mouth.   Dr. Laura: "Allow people to see who you really are by speaking the...

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Mary Kate is apprehensive about saying good-bye to her grandmother during her last hours on hospice.   Dr. Laura: "Being thanked for beautiful memories and told you are loved is an...

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I’m going to talk about courage today, not heroism – that's sort of the epitome of courage. Heroism is not being a baseball star, a football star, none of that is heroism. You call those...

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Buy Now: Amazon In her 1997 best seller, "How Could You Do That?! - The Abdication of Character, Courage, and Conscience,"  Dr. Laura Schlessinger promotes personal responsibility through...

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Almost two years ago, my husband woke up at 4 am to me having a grand mal seizure in our bed. He didn’t know what was happening, so he called 911 and followed their instructions to try to...

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My father owned an insurance agency for thirty years. At its peak, he employed up to a dozen people. My father was a good man, respected in the community, chamber of commerce president, a...

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On occasion, I've heard you ask a caller, "What is your gift?" It got me pondering...well, what is MY gift? Despite being a successful lawyer at a big firm, at first, I really couldn't...

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The first time I took personal responsibility (as a teen) set the stage for how I approached it the rest of my life. When I was around 16 and hadn’t taken driver’s ed classes yet, my...

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Many years ago, I went to my 13-year-old daughter’s school to pick her up. While I was in the office waiting for her, her phys ed teacher recognized me and said “You know how teachers bust...

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Week of Character, Courage & Conscience: Not only did Dr. Laura's advice help Judy solve the friend problem she originally called in about, it led to a realization about her relationship...

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Week of Character, Courage & Conscience: Dr. Laura asks listeners to call in and talk about a time they chickened out and why they wish they hadn't.   Dr. Laura: "What have you missed out...

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Week of Character, Courage & Conscience: 22-year-old Tirin was a teen father who ran away from his responsibility, but now he's taking on the task of protecting and raising three children.  

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When a knee injury destroyed Ben Koski's hard-fought pro-volleyball career, he rebuilt his health and his life. I talk to a man of conviction, courage and character about changing your...

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Week of Character, Courage & Conscience: Christina was 38 with three children when she married for all the wrong reasons. After calling Dr. Laura earlier this year, she has transformed her...

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Week of Character, Courage & Conscience: Timothy finds himself struck with grief and facing the task of fathering six after the unexpected passing of his wife.   Dr. Laura: "Being “strong”...

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Week of Character, Courage & Conscience: Kate worries if she should inform the parents of her teen daughter’s friends who were caught vaping and hiding alcohol.    Dr. Laura: "Be less...

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Week of Character, Courage & Conscience: Tara is visiting her dying grandfather but doesn’t know what to say to him.   Dr. Laura: "What would you like to hear on your deathbed?" 

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Week of Character, Courage & Conscience: Terry is questioning ending his retirement and returning to the medical field to aid in the battle against the pandemic.Dr. Laura: "True heroes...

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Week of Character, Courage and Conscience: Jason is a first responder who witnessed a terrible car accident while off-duty. He finds himself overwhelmed by his feelings, but isn't sure if...

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Sandy believes that her sister and niece are treating Sandy's mother improperly, but she's not sure what to do about it.   Dr. Laura: "Under no circumstances should you stand by and allow...

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Jessica is worried about how her brother is going to react when he finds out that she has told the truth about something he did wrong.   Dr. Laura: "Have the courage of your convictions to...

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20-year-old Saylor wants to get out of her commitment to move in with an acquaintance after learning that the girl's parents plan to come over all of the time.   Dr. Laura: "Face her...

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Yvette recently started listening to Dr. Laura, and she says that she, her husband and their children are all thriving thanks to the advice she has started to implement.   Dr. Laura: "Your...

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Janette called Dr. Laura more than a year ago about a man who did her wrong. She took Dr. Laura's advice and now feels stronger than ever and ready to find love.   Dr. Laura: "Carrying a...

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I want to thank you for giving me the courage to speak up in a terrible situation. Last year, we were at a football tailgate, eating with friends and family.