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Mary's son is an addict, unstable and a snowflake and her other children don't want to be around him.   Dr. Laura: "People have to work for what they receive."

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Evan feels disconnected from his family and would like to stop exchanging gifts with them.   Dr. Laura: "Put aside concerns of guilt unless it was illegal, immoral, unethical or pisses off...

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Denise's son is planning a small wedding and does not intend to invite his uncle. Now she's worried about telling her drama-prone brother that he won't be on the guest list.   Dr. Laura: ...

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Karen's son persistently speeds when driving the family car, and she has failed to make him face the consequences of disobeying the law and her family's rules.   Dr. Laura: "Your weakness...

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Rhonda's nephew's girlfriend has been a valued employee to their family business. However, now that they've broken up, Rhonda's sister wants the ex-girlfriend to be fired.   Dr. Laura: "Do...

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This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Marsha conveyed to her stepson and his wife that she didn’t want to be a babysitter to their kids and that’s...

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Jon’s high school senior has been knocked up by her “worthless” boyfriend …   Dr. Laura: "If you rescue her, she won’t do what's best for the child."

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Dawn is uncertain what to do with her deceased father’s love letters that he wrote while serving in the military.   Dr. Laura: "It’s your history. Read every one and keep them forever!"

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Lisa’s 20-year-old daughter stayed with Grandma while attending school, but now she doesn’t want her to return. This is upsetting Lisa because of their past ...   Dr. Laura: "You can keep...

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Donna is spiraling into emotional turmoil after speaking daily with her sister who suffers from alcohol-related dementia.   Dr. Laura: "She drank herself into destroying her body; why do...

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Anna previously miscarried and is frightened to lose yet another pregnancy.   Dr. Laura: "If you have to face that yucky thing again…you’ll handle it again." 

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Mary’s brother continues to live in her basement despite being asked to leave.   Dr. Laura: "Time to be angry!" 

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Not long ago, I saw a post on your Facebook page about sitting in your car an extra five minutes after you park. Twenty years ago, I would come home from work and sit in the car after I...

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Melissa updates Dr. Laura on what her cousin’s true intentions were after reaching out several years later.   Dr. Laura: "Mama Laura said “lets face it”; you did and you’re more relaxed." 

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Melissa’s bad cousin is reaching out to her after they parted ways seven years ago.    Dr. Laura: "Just ask her what she wants." 

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Butch donated a kidney to save his sister’s life but in turn she continues to be as mean as ever to him.   Dr. Laura: "Expect nothing and you won't be disappointed." 

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Brittney thinks her sister is dating a man who is unfit for marriage.    Dr. Laura: "Keep your nose out of others' business unless your nose is being pinched."

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Torri's uncertain she can continue to have a relationship with her mom after discovering her dad is not her biological father.    Dr. Laura: "You are one lucky girl and don't even know it."

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Amy’s sister has taken over the role of matriarch since the passing of their mother.    Dr. Laura: "Ohhhhh I see! I get it now!!" 

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Corry’s husband has been working far from home but has an opportunity to fix that if they move elsewhere.   Dr. Laura: "Make your husband happy!" 

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John is upset that his brother’s wife suggests they are “not brothers” because they have separate fathers.   Dr. Laura: "Sometimes all we have left are the good memories." 

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Katherine is upset that her father has remarried and started a new family. Now she’s being alienated by his new wife!   Dr. Laura: "Accept that some people are flawed and stop fighting it...

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When our oldest daughter (now 30) was a senior in high school, her teacher asked the class what they would miss most going off to college. She said it would be eating dinner every night...

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Marsha conveyed to her stepson and his wife that she didn’t want to be a babysitter to their kids and that’s caused a family rift.   Dr. Laura: "Sometimes we just have to eat dirt." 

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In this Call of the Day Classic episode, Margaret’s 15-year-old daughter speaks to Dr. Laura to give clarity as to why she and her siblings did nothing for their mother on Mother’s Day.   ...

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Heath is in dispute over a piece of land his brother wants and ponders if he should fight back or let him have it?   Dr. Laura: "Never make peace at any cost." 

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Lindy feels hurt that her sister didn’t race to assist her after losing a home during the brush fires that ravaged her town.    Dr. Laura: "Reality checks are usually not pretty…still...

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Michelle had several expectations of her recently departed brother until she heard the words of Dr. Laura. Listen as she shares how she learned to appreciate what he was able to give her.   

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Michelle is uncertain that her financially-challenged daughter can handle the responsibility of the money tied to her last will and testament.   Dr. Laura: "Really? What makes you think...

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Heather’s sister was incarcerated for drunk driving, causing a fatality. She wrote a letter of resentment to Heather saying she feels abandoned by her family for not showing her support.   

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I usually listen to you every day, but never seem to have the luxury of hearing your entire program.  But now that I'm self-quarantining, I have found your show to be an anchor in this...

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Young Jacob shares his “silver lining” with newfound family time and the overall importance of being together.  Dr. Laura: "Thankful for my family time: Kids want quantity time…not things."

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Dauren has personally seen a silver lining with families coming together again as the global pandemic spreads. Dr. Laura: "Ironically, COVID-19 brings spouses and families closer together...

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This has certainly been an anxious time.  We're hunkered down at home here in Connecticut - my husband and I and our 16 year old daughter.  I decided to look on the bright side and think...