Dr. Laura Call of the Day

Dawn's husband was molested by his older brother when they were very young. Dawn and her husband have tried to maintain zero contact with his brother, who is now in jail for molestation, but his mother continues to pass along letters and keep in contact with her jailed son. How does Dawn tell her mother-in-law that this is unacceptable to them and will not be tolerated?

Scott lost numerous family members over the years and was able to emotionally cope with the losses...or so he thought. Recently his dog of 7 years passed away and Scott finds himself "unable" to cope with the grief and sadness.

Kaitlyn is 13 and is having trouble being assertive around friends she believes are taking advantage of her kind and helpful nature.

Penny is a hospice nurse who was deeply moved by a call regarding a mother battling cancer and her remaining time with her 5-year-old daughter. Penny shares that she has since evoked Dr. Laura's message of 'making memories' with her patients.

Anita is married with two kids and she is trying to deal with sadness over her husband's disinterest in having any more children.

Mike's 14-year-old daughter was caught at a sleepover attempting to smoke pot with her friends. Mike smacked his daughter and took everything away from her, and he wants to know if he went too far.

Janet is turning 50 and now that her child is over 18 years old, she is questioning her marriage that has been plagued by online and emotional adultery.

Vivian is traveling 1000 miles to help move her father into a facility because of his ailing health. She is hesitant about the trip because she has lingering anger towards her mother for moving so far away from family.

26-year-old Joanna grew up with an emotionally abusive alcoholic father and she wants to look deeper into her struggles with self-worth and pessimism.

Alicia's husband has a contentious relationship with the women on his side of the family which has gotten worse over the last two years. Alicia asks Dr. Laura if she should push for her husband to continue reaching out and maintain a relationship with these family members.

Greg calls Dr. Laura to express his appreciation for her advice and shares the secret of success to his 45-year marriage.

Elizabeth was placed into foster care at 11 years old and has remained estranged from her biological mother. Now that she's an adult, Elizabeth's mother and half-sisters have reached out to her. Should keep in contact (her interactions have been primarily negative) or cut off communication completely?

When Tarin was 13, her mother was sexually assaulted by an intruder while Tarin was away at a sleepover. Although her mother went through extensive therapy, Tarin (who is now married with kids) has never truly addressed her feelings about the assault and its subsequent aftermath.

14-year-old Dani has been raised by her adoptive 'grandparents' with limited contact with her birth parents. However, Dani wants to actively pursue a relationship with her biological father.

Rita is a retired social worker who is having a difficult time keeping her professional skills out of her personal relationships.