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How Do I Stop Being Crazy Busy?
Q. There is never enough time in a day or week to get everything I need to get finished done. Holidays only add another long list to the already long list I try to do. Is it ever going to stop? Cindy from FL A. I know how you feel, I’ve been there too. It seems that for every item…
My mom died and I feel stuck in my grief.
Q. My mom passed away 9 months ago; 1 month after finding out she had pancreatic cancer. I miss her so much. I know she is happy and not suffering in Heaven and that comforts me, but I feel like I’m going crazy sometimes with her not here. I am not looking forward to the holidays since for the last…
What Should I do if I suspect child abuse?
Question: I just got home from a Thanksgiving dinner and I can’t believe how my brother-in-law was treating his son. He humiliated my nephew in front of everyone, yelling at him and criticizing him endlessly throughout the day. I could hardly keep my mouth shut. I just wanted to scream at him ‘Stop—don’t you see what you’re doing? It’s abusive!’…
Afraid to Disappoint Parents Over Holidays
Question My husband and I are worn out every holiday season because we have to visit his parents and mine for Thanksgiving and Christmas Days. Our kids are young and it’s hard to keep them out all day. They miss their naps, get crabby and over stimulated. We’re exhausted, but we hate to disappoint our parents. Any advice? Cindy in…
Helping Thanksless Children
Question: My children are constantly complaining about everything. Nothing I do or give them is ever enough. I just had a birthday party for my ten year old and after he opened all his gifts, he said “is that all?” I’m so frustrated with their attitudes and greediness. What can I do? Marcy in IL Answer: Unfortunately we’re living in…
Is my husband suicidal?
Q. My husband has been battling depression for about a year. Although he’s on medication it doesn’t seem to be helping him much. Sometimes he says he just wishes it was over and he could die and go to heaven. Is he suicidal? Anne in KS A. If someone talks about death, it is important to encourage them to tell…
How do I honor an abusive parent?
Question: My husband’s mother was (still is) emotionally and verbally abusive. His father is a wonderful, kind and peaceful man. My husband has spent his entire life walking on eggshells so as not to upset his mother. This past winter, my husband had a falling out with his mother and she told him she didn’t want anything more to do…
My husband is physically abusive. I’m afraid.
Question: My husband constantly loses his temper. Sometimes he throws things, other times he hits me or pushes me around. It’s getting worse. I’ve tried to make him happy but nothing works for very long. I am trying to honor God and stay with him but I’m afraid. The kids are also seeing all of this. Deep down I know…
My Husband’s Angry All The Time
Question: I have noticed over the last year, and each month this continues to get worse, that my husband is always angry. I seem to be his “punching bag.” We have tried several courses of therapy over the years, yet we are still in the most difficult part of our 10 year marriage. He will rarely talk to me. When…