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Ethan wants to protect himself and his siblings from his mom's abusive boyfriend, but how can a 13-year-old kid do that?

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Many of you call me, wondering if you need professional help for your stress and anxiety, and my answer is frequently, “no.” Why would I say that it's usually not necessary to talk to a therapist?

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After 4 divorces, Cheryl is engaged again but afraid she may have chosen another man with questionable character.

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Mary is fed up with her wife's lack of morals, but fears leaving will damage her relationship with the kids and grandchildren.

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Ryan believes that Dr. Laura can help him with his problem far better than his therapist of 4 years has been able to.

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Brooke has been dismissive of her husband for years, and now he's finally had enough.

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Dr. Laura encourages Pat to stop hiding the fact that she's gay from her father.

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It doesn't seem that there is anything Frank can do to satisfy his wife.

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Renee doesn't understand why her relationship with her son and his wife isn't improving. 

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Brian is in the difficult position of having to choose between appeasing his mentally ill wife or staying connected to their adult children and grandchildren. 

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Dr. Laura helps Amelia understand what causes her to have panic attacks when she's behind the wheel of her car.

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Jayme's dad was cremated after his death, and none of his children want to take ownership of his ashes.

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Amber feels stupid for going out of her way to help her son because he doesn't show her any appreciation.

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Dr. Laura prescribes a quick and easy remedy to Sara who can’t get over being ghosted.

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Stacy feels overwhelmed with balancing intense grief and keeping up with her previous routine.

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Karla's unwillingness to think for herself and stand up to her husband is ruining her relationship with her daughter.

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Michael is newly divorced and floundering since his ex-wife ran their home and did practically everything for him.

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Despite past abandonments, Dr. Laura shows Carrie that her life is filled with people who stepped up and committed themselves to her.

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Jennifer is worried that her 14-year-old daughter has become withdrawn since having brain surgery.

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Rebecca fears hurting a long-time friend who has unrealistic expectations for their relationship.

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In 1994, after more than a decade of trying to help my female callers and private clients unravel the mistakes they were making, I wrote my first bestseller, “The 10 Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives.” ...

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Jade is desperate to find joy in her life so she can move past her feelings of wanting to give up.

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Josh is wondering how to find romance again after losing his wife of 35 years.

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Larry wishes he felt a greater sense of peace about what happens after we die. 

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Wesley is starting to realize that failing to protect his wife is a big mistake.

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Elizabeth turns to Dr. Laura for ideas on how to help her son improve his negative self-perception.

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April is doing her best to save her marriage since admitting her affair.

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April is doing her best to save her marriage since admitting her affair.

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Tina's mom doesn't understand why she isn't more compassionate toward her drug-addicted brother.

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Elizabeth's parents belittle her decision to be a stay-at-home mom, leaving her no choice but to cut ties with them.

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In my very first Deep Dive episode, I talked about how our society is being torn apart, largely thanks to parents failing at their jobs. If you don't raise your children to be people of character who are respectful of others, accountable for their actions and able to function in a world full of rules and expectations, you're hurting them and contributing to the deterioration of our society.

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Sara recognizes she’s lost control as a parent because she fears discipling her temperamental 8-year-old daughter.

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Jordan knows he could lose his marriage if things don't change with his overbearing, destructive mother.

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Elizabeth is concerned that her young granddaughter is rushing into the responsibility of marriage.

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Kimberly has to decide how she wants to live after discovering that her husband of 39 years has been leading a double life online.

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Although her daughter has cut her off over their differing views on abortion, Julie can't help but want to reach out on her birthday.

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Paula wants to make sure that her plan to report the inappropriate comment a colleague made to a student is the correct one.

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Mike isn't sure what it means that his girlfriend told him she wants to go out less frequently, but made plans with a friend right in front of him.

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Jehnet's brother is dying, and she wonders if she should tell her family why she doesn't plan to go to the funeral.

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Shane fears that the lease he shares with his boyfriend is going to make it hard to get out of the relationship.

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People get engaged and it's just sooooo romantic. Then they get married and ask themselves – what the hell just happened? Because, too often, they didn't spend 2 years getting to know each other. Or they turned a blind eye to potential problems. Or they didn't even bother to discuss with each other what they really wanted out of life together. 

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Are differing commitments to religion a relationship red flag?

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Ever since Mike's grandson drowned in a backyard pool, his son and daughter-in-law have not provided a stable and safe home for their surviving child.

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Elizabeth's son is starting to be taunted in school, and Dr. Laura knows exactly what he should do about it.

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Ellie and her husband are less than thrilled about attending his sister's 3rd wedding.

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Adam realizes that divorcing was harmful to his kids and wonders if he should have a heart-to-heart with them and apologize for destroying their home.

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Darlene is afraid she can't afford to leave her angry, hostile husband and raise their two boys on her own.

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Callie is busy being a wife and a new mommy, but she's wondering if she should put time into reconnecting with her estranged sister.

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Lynda is confused about why her excitement quickly turns to frustration when she works on her cherished crafting projects.

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What should Jennifer say to her daughter who is shacking up with a drunk?

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