Tag: advice
My Friend’s Having An Affair
Dear Mel is an old column. No longer accepting submissions. Dear Mel: My friend just confessed to me that she’s been having an affair with someone at work. I’m so sad for her family. She’s a Christian and to be really honest, I’m pissed at her. I’ve kept my feelings…
Advice: How Do I Get Over The Rage Of Abuse?
Dear Mel: I’ve read both of your books. I really enjoyed them both and your honesty. Sadly we share the same kind of history. I’ve seen you refer to your abuse as a blessing. I have so much rage and anger toward my abuser, I can’t imagine this. I want…
Advice: Lonely During the Holidays
Dear Mel: I am feeling really lonely and depressed. With another holiday coming (Easter) and no family anywhere near me, it always makes me feel worse. Nothing feels worse than spending a holiday alone, watching everyone leave church to go be with their family for a holiday meal and…
Advice: My Family Keeps Dragging Up My Past
Dear Mel: My family won’t let my past stay in the past. I was young and stupid and did things I now regret. That was over 10 years ago! I’ve been clean and sober almost 10 years but some family members think I’m still that same girl and they…
My Friend’s Having An Affair
Dear Mel is an old column. No longer accepting submissions. Dear Mel: My friend just confessed to me that she’s been having an affair with someone at work. I’m so sad for her family. She’s a Christian and to be really honest, I’m pissed at her. I’ve kept my feelings…
Advice: How Do I Get Over The Rage Of Abuse?
Dear Mel: I’ve read both of your books. I really enjoyed them both and your honesty. Sadly we share the same kind of history. I’ve seen you refer to your abuse as a blessing. I have so much rage and anger toward my abuser, I can’t imagine this. I want…
Advice: Lonely During the Holidays
Dear Mel: I am feeling really lonely and depressed. With another holiday coming (Easter) and no family anywhere near me, it always makes me feel worse. Nothing feels worse than spending a holiday alone, watching everyone leave church to go be with their family for a holiday meal and…
Advice: My Family Keeps Dragging Up My Past
Dear Mel: My family won’t let my past stay in the past. I was young and stupid and did things I now regret. That was over 10 years ago! I’ve been clean and sober almost 10 years but some family members think I’m still that same girl and they…