Dr. Laura Call of the Day

Kevin is enjoying his long-distance relationship, but not the way his girlfriend jabbers on when he calls. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Michelle told her daughter that she couldn't get a motorcycle while living under her roof. Now her daughter is moving out. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Morgan's sister is a destructive person, but he still wants to try to have a relationship. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Greg was molested by his cousin who has since passed, and wonders if he should reveal his terrible childhood to his own wife? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

An interesting phenomenon was observed in a game reserve in South Africa during the 1990s. Young male elephants began acting overly aggressive towards one another and mutilated and killed more than 50 rhinoceroses on the property. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What can Doug do to help his 6-year-old son who has turned into a brat since becoming a big brother? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Should Leslie or her husband be the one to confront the family of a boy who bullied their daughter into pulling down her pants? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Rebecca’s therapist has concluded she’s the “odd man out” when it comes to the relationship with her siblings. However, she’s having a hard time accepting this and staying focused while under constant attack as her mother’s estate is divided among them. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dan doesn't want advice from friends and family about how to cope with the death of his wife. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Stephanie feels out of place in her own home since her stepson told her he doesn't want to call her "mom." Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Samantha wonders if she should confront her mother over the way she spoils her grandchildren. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Liz doesn't like the way her sister acts during their family get-togethers, but she's overlooking an important reason for her sister's emotional outbursts. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Gia knows her boyfriend is a limp dick but calls to find out if it's possible to salvage their relationship anyway. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lynn is tired of her husband's childish need to be included in his friends' activities. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Qua's parents have been like weights around her ankles, pulling her down and keeping her from fulfilling her dreams. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Carrie’s sister-in-law wants to visit this summer but never expressed condolences after a tragic stillbirth. How can Carrie host an in-law who ignored her during a time of need? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

I think it's one of humanity's greatest fears -- dying with nobody giving a damn. But, judging by the careless way some of you treat your most important relationships, you could be facing your final days without your loved ones at your side. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

How can Kristi get through each day knowing she has an aneurysm in her brain? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

A DUI forced Annette into AA, but she still has a problem; she's married to a man with multiple addictions. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Sara has been divorced for 2 years and has a 9-year-old child. She’s attempting to set up regular visitations with her son’s father, but it’s been a chaotic mess impacting her child. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What's the best way for Jeff to handle the stress and disappointments of his all-commission job? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Stephanie is emotional that her son is no longer her baby boy. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Andrea isn't sure her husband is up for the task of confronting his mom over an issue and wonders if she should take charge. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

It's been a year since Karen turned 65, and she's still waiting on two friends to deliver the birthday gifts they promised her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Weak parenting has led to Jennifer's teens debating their parents over their right to vape. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Carmen has done everything to cope with her mom's deteriorating health except acknowledge her own emotions about the end of her mom's life. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kara would like to receive more money from her mother's estate than her siblings who were not involved like she was in managing their mom's care or executing her will. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Joyce wants to confront her sister who has yet again backed out of a promise to help with their ailing mother. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

For decades I’ve ended each hour of the Dr . Laura program with a simple directive. After taking many-a-call from people who have made poor choices and messes of their lives, I close the hour out by saying, “Now, go do the RIGHT thing!” Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Natalie and her co-workers are being falsely accused of something, and she's not sure how to handle the criticism. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Paul thinks he made a mistake marrying his wife. Is it too late to change his mind? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; despite therapy, Ken is struggling to let go of his feelings so he can be less envious of one person in particular. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jamie is upset that her parents have decided to stay home with their snowflake son if Jamie doesn't agree to include him in her family's Halloween plans. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura advises Jennifer to start the process of a legal separation in response to her husband's frequent threats to move out. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Michael wonders if it's acceptable that he and his girlfriend only see and talk to each other a few times every couple of weeks. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Cheryl's husband ignored her advice to get medical care after a motorcycle accident. Now, his pain and injury complications are impacting their marriage. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Suzanne's son just came out, and her husband wonders if they should go to therapy to better understand him. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Since Diane's husband retired, he spends his days getting high. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura asks Annie to think about what message shacking up communicates to the kids in her life. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Wendy offered to take care of her boss at the end of her life, but after devoting her time and effort for several months, Wendy feels like a fool and wants her life back. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

I’m going to talk today about a topic I just love -- how to figure out what to do with your life. And it’s an area I know something about... Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

All four of Jeff's kids are estranged from him and he's having a hard time accepting it. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

McClaren's mother says she is doing better with her addiction to methamphetamine and would like her 3-year-old grandchild to spend the night. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Vanessa says she's starting to get aggravated by a friend from school who follows her around and does whatever Vanessa does. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dana can't understand why she feels so jealous about the inheritance her cousins have received. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kim is afraid that someone in her family will steal the ring that she expects to inherit from her grandmother. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Maria says her mentally ill husband is taking his frustrations out on her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lucy invited her sister on a trip and was surprised when she asked to bring a plus-one. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lisa is facing an important decision; leave her cheating, alcoholic husband or stay until the kids are grown. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Although she's trying to make up for it today, Nanette can't forgive herself for the way she raised her daughter. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Nancy has the opportunity to teach her granddaughter something profound about winning and losing. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Ron's wife is upset that he rejected her hug when she was trying to comfort him. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

We all have pain in our past. It may have originated in your childhood home, or maybe it’s something you inflicted on yourself with bad decision making. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

The woman Ann thought she had ditched as a friend years ago is back and eager to rekindle their relationship. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What's the best way for Aaron to handle the disappointment he feels when his wife isn't up for as sex as often as he is? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Heather is a single mom who says her son needs to course-correct, and she wonders if military school is the best option. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Norma's husband is determined to rescue their adult daughter from her failed marriage and buy her a home despite Norma's objections. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Marcie is upset about being asked to pay for half of a trip her son took with his friend. Dr. Laura points out that paying for a grown man's trip is the real problem. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Frank's wife is fed up with the lack of effort he puts into being sweet, fun and romantic with her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

After years of trying to help her husband through his addiction issues, Heather wants to know if there's anything else she should do. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Bob wants Dr. Laura's take on his son taking his fiance's last name after they get married. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Zach's friend refuses to take control of his life, leaving Zach drained and wanting to walk away. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

6 kids and a lot of drama later, Faviola is ready to stop making the same mistakes.

From my Call of the Day archives; Stephanie thinks the guilt she felt over having an abortion at age 18 led her to marry a man who was unable to have children. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Do you want your child to become a person of good character? To treat others with kindness and sensitivity? To live a life of integrity? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Audra's daughter wants to ditch college to tour Europe, and her dad is willing to pay. Should Audra put her foot down given the potential danger that exists for her teen daughter in Europe? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jeanette worries that letting her grandkids believe that her 2nd husband is their grandfather might come back to hurt her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Del says that, as an adult, he now understands how unkind his parents were to his sister when they were growing up and feels terrible about how she was treated. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Marnie's the mom of adult children who's trying to decide if she and her beau should break up, shack-up or get married. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Tiffany credits Dr. Laura for giving her the wisdom to raise her son well. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Joviannah wants to know more about her biological father, even though he has never shown any interest in her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Carla worries that the sleep apnea machine her doctor wants her to use is going to be a major turn-off to her husband. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Both of Sandy's sons have grown into men who disappoint her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Erin feels disconnected from her life with her husband and kids in California and can't stop thinking about moving back to the East Coast. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

April admits that she was a bad wife, but she's still angry that her husband turned to another woman. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; 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. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Something happens to human beings on an emotional level when we experience a lot of miserable defeats. You can start to feel stuck in a situation that you’re not able to change... Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ally initially liked that her boyfriend was the take-charge type, but now she realizes that he's actually just controlling. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lisa thinks her 21-year-old nephew is in an abusive relationship with his mother. What can she do to help him break free? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Susie says it's exhausting living with her husband who seems to constantly find things to complain about and asks Dr. Laura's advice on how to deal with him. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Liz was always the person her siblings turned to for help and advice until their mother died and her sister proclaimed herself the "matriarch." Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Mary's friends think she'll feel like less of a woman if she goes through with her planned mastectomy. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Should John tell his wife that he isn't looking forward to retirement because he doesn't want to spend more time with her? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Katie's attempts to have discussions with her mentally ill and drug-addicted sister aren't going well. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

After a failed marriage, Owen's long-term relationship has also disintegrated and he's feeling stuck in his pain and anger. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Bob is in his late 60s and wants Dr. Laura's take on what it means to shack up at his age. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ashley's anger over being neglected as a child has followed her into adulthood. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Michael's wife is experiencing angry outbursts as a side-effect of her brain surgery, and it seems everything he does makes the situation worse. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What do you do when the “other woman” in your marriage is your mother-in-law? Let me tell you, it’s very hard to compete with your husband’s mommy, which is why I say it’s not a good idea to marry a mama’s boy. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jonathan sometimes feels sad that he's had to distance himself from his deceitful and malicious family. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ruby's husband gave her the financial security she was seeking 32 years ago, but she hasn't been satisfied with their marriage otherwise. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; A business deal destroyed Steve's relationship with his best friend, and he can't get past losing such an important person in his life. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Carla's decades-long problem with anorexia has taken a turn for the worse, and she wonders if there's any chance she can overcome it. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jackie doesn't want to allow her daughter's shack up honey on their family vacation but worries that standing up for her values will drive her daughter away. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Cathleen is over the way her sisters criticize her and complain that she's not a good enough sister to them. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lori doesn't think she'll have much fun at her friend's son's wedding and wants Dr. Laura's opinion on changing her RSVP. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Gavyn feels caught between family members who want more from his grandpa's estate and his mother, who is the executor of her father's will. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

The tragic death of her son has left Cody feeling anxious, angry and on the verge of losing her temper with her daughter-in-law. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Taryn wants a Dr. Laura-style smack to the head to help ensure she doesn't go back to her lying, cheating boyfriend. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com