Remain Yourself in Every Environment

This week's call comes from a mother in the midst of a brutal and messy divorce. She fears for the safety of herself and her children while feeling abandoned by those who are meant to help. Nedra offers places to turn and encourages the rest of us to be a resource for those that ...  عرض المزيد

This week, we hear from a caller who disapproves of some questionable romantic interests of her long-time bestie. When this friend resorts to keeping her escapades a secret, the friendship is left on rocky terrain. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com ...  عرض المزيد

Lydia has filed for divorce from an alcoholic, violent husband, who has blamed her for all their problems. Conditioned to accept the abuse, Lydia attempted to be peacemaker, but was told she'd always be one-upped. So she left with her daughter, and feels pain about leaving the ma ...  عرض المزيد

Esther talks to a woman who, despite her best efforts, finds herself implicated in the same toxic cycle of abuse from her partner that she grew up watching between her parents. Rationally, she knows she deserves better, but just can't seem to get out from under this painful repet ...  عرض المزيد

Many of us have grown up with divorced parents, or lived through a divorce. Emma can relate, and she opens up about all of it. From the challenges of being stuck between two parents, living in different places, trying maintaining healthy relationships with both, awkward holidays, ...  عرض المزيد

In this latest episode of Esther Calling, we meet a young woman looking for advice on how to stand up for herself in a fraught and traumatic relationship with her mother. She worries the trauma and violence she experienced in upbringing is dictating how she responds to authority ...  عرض المزيد