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Drunken Husband
Asked by J.K. from Kalamazoo
on September 6, 2011
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So my husband decided to have a few too many tonight and act like a real jerk. I knew he had too much since he was getting louder and louder and repeating himself, so...
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- Do you have any supportive family members or friends you can go to, and stay with? He needs counseling and rehabilitation in order to have a healthy relationship with ...
- For your marriage to work you need counseling asap and he needs to go back to AA or similar support group. As you know this will only escalate if it's not kept under ...
- You and hubby need to have a serious talk! Even though it has only happened 3 times, it is a big red flag. Anytime alchohol causes a problem in your relationships, i...
Strattera for My Daughter? ***EDITED***
Asked by K.E. from Spokane
on July 21, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My daughter was diagnosed with ODD at 3 years old, and recently our pediatrician has noticed ADHD behavior as well. We've been looking into PsychoSocial Re...
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- ADD/ADHD and other mental conditions are best diagnosed by mental health professionals. I'd take her to one of those before her pediatrician. Medication is not the on...
- I don't have any advice about the meds either, but I just wanted to offer my support. My daughter was never "officially" diagnosed when she was younger but ODD was o...
- Hi K., My Son is 11 and he was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 6. My Son has taken Ritalin, Concerta, Strattera, Risperdal, Daytrana and Adderal and to this date no...
Concern for a Family Member
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on May 5, 2010
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I am concerned about an immediate family member (who has young kids - 5 & 12) who appears to have a drinking problem. The family member is single with joint custody ...
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- I am so sorry for your neice and nephew. They are very lucky to have you. I don't think the e-mail will get you any further than a phone call or a face-to-face - you...
- She will delete the message rather than hear it. Your choices are to turn her in to CPS because of the neglect of the children you are seeing, or to arrange a lar...
- I agree that interventions are most helpful when not undertaken by only one family member or friend. Defensiveness can shut out one person pretty effectively, but two,...
Bachelor of Science in Human Sevices/Management
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on September 6, 2008
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What type of job could you do with this degree?
Thanks,
K.
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- I'm thinking an HR position?? But I would call a career counselor at a local college. Best of luck to you!
- I would contact a rep from a near by college D. S
- With this degree you can work in social services for like the state level and city level. There are many jobs put there for like state workers and city workers. There ...
Free or Cheap Activites in the Far West Suburbs?
Asked by C.A. from Chicago
on July 14, 2008
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I have the day off tomorrow and I'm hoping to find some outdoor activity to take my little boys to. I'm willing to drive up to like 15 miles. I can't afford much but I...
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- The Dupage Children's Museum is really great for the kids! It's $7 per person & there's million things for the kids to play with & learn! It is in Naperville on Washin...
- I don't have any answers for you...but am curious about your husband's job. My husband is a pastor in Glen Ellyn. Where do you guys attend? We are looking to plant ...
- There is a little splash park as well as a regular park in Westmont called Ty Park. It is on Ogden Avenue and Cass. If you go on the Westmont Park District web site y...
Trouble with Husband Who Likes to Drink
Asked by M.S. from Boston
on January 24, 2010
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I have been married for over five years i have a 4 year old son who is my life and the best thing that ever happened to me but his father is another thing i really don...
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- My husband had a drinking problem as well. I told him that he had to get professional help for it or he was going to lose his wife and family; period. I meant it. So h...
- M., other people's drinking has affected my life a lot. It was misery before i found Al-Anon. It is a network of people whose lives are affected by other people's dri...
- Regarding the amount your husband drinks, as my marriage counselor told me "if the drinking is a problem for you, then it is a problem." You need to talk to him. Use t...
Seeking Advice on Friendship
Asked by S.R. from Orlando
on February 12, 2007
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I'm having this on going issue with a long time friend. Our friendship is important to me and we've know each other for about 12 yrs now. I've stopped talking to her f...
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- Your friend has the classic signs of alcoholism. Until she wants to get help there's not much you can do to be supportive. Write her a letter that tells her why you're...
- Hi S.! You are in a tough situation, however, I don't think that you should wash your hands of it. It sounds like your friend needs a friend right now. Since you ha...
- My advise would be to decide what would be respectful to you. You can tell her that you guys can go hang out so long as she does not drink, invite her over to your...
My Friend...
Asked by T.G. from Pueblo
on May 3, 2011
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Hey Momma's...
This one makes me sad because I dont know how to help my friend. My friend Kasey has a husband who is battling with addiction to pain meds, and is ver...
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- **EDIT: she can keep trying to push things under the rug and pretending to make nice. Or, she can think about herself and her kids... and protect them. Some drug add...
- He is an addict, end of story. Your friend cannot force him to get help, he has to do it on his own, and for himself. As long as she is sitting idly by, she is esse...
- Nar-Anon would be helpful http://www.nar-anon.org/Nar-Anon/Nar-Anon_Home.html
Ways to Use Extra Diapers
Asked by M.P. from San Francisco
on June 29, 2011
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Hi moms. I have several boxes of diapers that are too small for my baby. Plus I have a big box of Huggies that was given to me as a baby shower gift that I did not re...
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- If you are in Santa Clara County, dial 211 for the United Way "Help Line." Ask the United Way representative where your closest local food bank is, and take the diape...
- You can always donate them! I work for a nonprofit in San José, CA and diapers is definitely one of our needs. Low-income families cannot afford to buy diapers as oft...
- Hi! I'm not sure if these places would take open packages of diapers, but you might try domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, childcare programs, or maybe ev...
Moms of Older Children, I Need Help / Advice
Asked by T.L. from Chicago
on April 10, 2008
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Moms of older kids....
I am in a real difficult spot. I need to put my almost-19-yr-old son out of the house. Before I sound like a cruel mother, I'll outline jus...
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- T., Search the NAMI website for your local chapter. They are a tremendous resource when you're looking for options. K
- T., Typically hospitals have social workers to help with different patient cases. I would start there. I would hope they would be able to recommend a place especial...
- Has he been diagnosed with anything? You mentioned medications, but have they labeled him with bipolar or something else? If so, I would look into the diagnosis furt...
