Coping With Grief And Guilt Over Cousin Dying Alone

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Dear Laura, I just learned that my cousin died. Apparently he was all alone and suffering with an illness. I feel just horrible thinking he had no one there and died alone. I could really use some comfort at this time. Thank you. — BB Dearest BB, I am sorry for your shock and loss. His passing was mercifully fast, and thank goodness because the human condition can be full of enough suffering without having…
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Forgiving The Abusers In Your Past

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Dear Laura, I am a 62 year old grandma having a terrible time forgiving my mother and sister for some awful things that happened to us in the past, including sexual abuse. They continue to dismiss my attempts to discuss things and bring them out into the open. Contact with them is full of barbs, denial and pain. I have done a lot of work on myself to heal and understand, and yet this last…
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…When To Fire A Friend

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Dear Laura, One of my friends recently let me down on something she agreed to. When I tried to tell her that I was hurt and upset, she got nasty and blamed me. I wasn’t prepared for her attack on top of the letdown. It was doubly hurtful. Looking back, now I can see a pattern of her needs always coming first, and mine not being taken seriously by her. I consider myself to be…
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Why Would A Deceased Beloved Not Make A Dream Visit?

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Why Would A Deceased Beloved Not Make A Dream Visit? Dear Laura, My beloved husband passed away a couple months ago. Although everyone says he will come visit me in my dreams, so far nothing has happened. Another friend of his recently had a dream visit from him. Why would he go to them before he came and visited me? — Mrs. E. Dear Mrs. E., I am so glad that you wrote to me.…
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Can Objects Hold Energy?

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Dear Laura, Can objects hold energy? Like furniture? — Betty F. Dear Betty, Absolutely! All objects are made up of atoms and atoms contain energy. Did you ever enter a room and feel an emotion like joy or sadness or tranquility? Even empty rooms and houses have energetic impressions. So do gardens, vehicles, stones, clothing and much more. Not only do the material component atoms hold energy, but so do our bodies, thoughts and feelings.…
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What is Sudden Phobia Or Anxiety Related To?

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Dear Laura, I am 48 years old and have been driving since I was 16. Recently I began to have anxiety, fear and now terror about driving over bridges. I have been leaving early and taking different routes to avoid driving over them, but there are only so many excuses I can give. What is going on? Why am I suddenly having such problems with something I’ve done thousands of times before? Am I losing…
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Are Guides And Angels Always Watching?

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Dear Laura, Do angles and guides or spirit beings watch us whenever they want or need to, or are they always around us watching? If so, do they see everything we do? — Suddenly Self-conscious in Watertown Dear Suddenly, This is a great question. I don’t want to overwhelm you, but in addition to our guides, angels and loved ones checking in on us, there are also viewing rooms on the other side as well!…
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Facing A Controlling Partner And Creating Healthy Balance

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Dear Laura, I love my husband, but he is definitely “high maintenance.” I would like to go on a retreat with some girl friends, but he says it isn’t fair for me to go and have an adventure without him. I love him a lot, but how can I get him to understand that I need some time to reunion with my women friends? — (Name withheld upon request) Dear Dutiful, It is important for…
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Dealing With Vortexes and Rapid Energy Changes

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Dear Laura, I had an occurrence recently that I have a very hard time describing and thought that you might be able to explain this to me. I had a few moments, at two separate times on the same day where I felt very lightheaded, had visions or memories flash before me of things I had either dreamt of or possibly lived at one point in time. While this was happening I had an extremely…
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What To Do About A Sister’s Verbally Abusive Parenting Style?

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Laura, My sister yells at her kids and it really hurts me. What should I tell her? anon Dear Anon, Tell her that it’s easier to build a child than to repair an adult. Offer her some time off to recharge herself (then you can baby sit and provide some contrast in styles). Keep gently speaking up and offering to help. Those kids need you and your sister is exhausted and out of ideas.
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