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Why Do People Cut?

As "Dr. Muriel" I have received many letters from teens and twenties who are addicted to cutting or self-harm. This epidemic has stunned me! Through research I learned that 13, 000 to 30, 000 girls and women use this as a way of coping. Even Princess Diana of England turned to cutting as a way to cope. When I started dealing with cutters, I went... >Full Story

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Teenagers: What happened to my child?

Parenting teens is MORE - more fun and more frustration.  As a parent of teens I swing between laughter and great joy and wanting to throttle someone.  (I never do, but the desire is there at times). I want to be clear that having teens is so much fun! No one told me!  They were too busy moaning about all... >Read More



The Heart of the Battle

I just did one of the stupidest things in my life. As if someone else, I watched myself angrily put black suede sparkled boots on my daughter's feet because she actually refused to brush her teeth without donning some type of footwear. We were in the midst of a battle - I could think of no proper choices to give... >Read More


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