Dear Readers:
I think my life experience is what qualifies me to write this column. I made every mistake imaginable. But have learned from them. Most important I still remember what it was like to be 12, 13, 14, 15, and so on. Currently I am a single mom, I have two wonderful boys. One in college. We are all happy emotionally. We love life, and know that you can too. I try to be the kind of parent that understands. I know that I can help you to understand where you parents are coming from, and help you get over the difficulties of being young. You can even have your parents write to me and I will help them to get over their fears and at least respect you and your feelings. I have been married and divorced twice, so I have experience in that field also. But now I own my own home, and my own business and am successful. Lots of luck to you! Hope to hear from you.
Website: Ask Michele
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okay hear is how it goes my father broke him back and his neck when i was younger. he also has sleep app. just this week he has fallen asleep in the kitchen 3 times and hit the floor. he hardly sleeps.. today he was just walking around house like a zombie would walk a few feet then start bending over falling asleep. i told him over and over again to please go lay down and he wouldnt. i dont know what to do. i know hes on meds. my mom divorced him and he and i moved to missouri. where we have no family. he doesnt have many friends. im pregnant and getting married on the 15th. i have been stressed out and this just doesnt help. any ideas? oh yeah and my fiance and i moved back in with my father to save some money. (link)
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Your father has not been a good role model or for that matter a good father. he should have exhausted all efforts to find out what was wrong or at least get well enough to function and not become a burden to his daughter. You and your husband to be have to work as hard as you can to move out. If your dad is in pain all the time from his injuries, then he could be addicted to the pain meds. Well I know it is hard but people live in pain every day, and still manage to function. I see a tragedy coming. You can protect him from himself. It is time to get your own life and try not to repeat what he has done, and be a better parent. There is a hard road ahead of you, and you can't be takin' care of him and your baby and your husband and yourself. Your dad has to find his lowest point himself, then climb out on his own. It will mean more.
That is my adivce. But I do wish you and your new family all the best in the world.
- Michele
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