I Am Questioning My Own Importance
I’m starting to question my importance. I feel like I’ve lived my life without love and nobody, not even my family, sees me as an important being. How do I deal with this?Read More
My Child Cannot Handle Being Wrong
Our 12-year-old son has a hard time admitting his mistakes and if we try to point things out to him, it can sometimes lead to a meltdown. He has been like this since he was very young. He also struggles with not apologizing when he does do something wrong. Should we be worried about this or is there something we should do?Read More
My Son Is Struggling with Online School
My son is in the 5th grade and I am really starting to worry about his school performance. Since online learning started, I’ve noticed he repeatedly misinterprets directions and isn’t passing his tests or completing assignments correctly.Read More
Political Discussions with Your Family
My family is split when it comes to political views. With the holidays coming up, how do we have these discussions without ending up in a fight?Read More
I Think I Am Depressed
Clinical depression is chronic and happens frequently, over a long period of time. Dr. Michelle K. Murray provides resources that will help provide you the support that you need.Read More
Lending Money to My Daughter
I loaned my daughter a significant amount of money because she lost her job but now she is back on feet and she has not made any attempt to pay me back.Read More
I Blame Myself for My Best Friend's Suicide
My friend hung himself 15 years ago and I still blame myself. Every day I feel like I’m just going through the motions and can’t seem to feel excited about anything.Read More
I Am Afraid My Wife Is Having an Affair
My wife and I have become distance over the last several years. I am afraid that she is having an affair. How can I get her to talk to me and go to therapy?Read More
My Son Is Out of Control
Our 14-year-old son is out of control. He is very aggressive toward family members and we fear for our safety. We have tried family therapy and we have had counselors come to our home and work with him. It helps for a little while and then his aggression returns. We are thinking about having him placed in a residential treatment program. Is this the right decision and how do we go about getting him admitted?Read More
My Girlfriend Wants Her Kids to Call Me Dad
My girlfriend and I just moved in together after dating for about 2 years. She has a 13-year-old son and a 10-year-old daughter who live with us full time. They are great kids and we get along really well, but my girlfriend is pressuring the kids to call me dad and I don’t think that’s a good idea. She also expects me to discipline them when she gets upset and I don’t think that’s my role. Am I wrong about this?Read More
