My Friend Needs Space From Me

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4.6 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 3 July 2026

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Elizabeth’s friend has requested a break from their relationship because of an urgent family matter and says she doesn’t currently have the bandwidth to maintain contact. • Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com - Listen to The Dr. Laura Program daily on SiriusXM Triumph 123.

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0:32.5	Elizabeth, welcome to the program.
0:36.0	Hi, Dr. Laura.
0:37.6	I've been listening to you for many years
0:39.1	in terrestrial radio and et cetera.
0:42.2	Thank you.
0:42.7	But I must admit, I'm very nervous right now.
0:45.5	Okay, it'll pass as you start talking.
0:48.7	Okay.
0:51.4	Shall I just dive in?
0:53.8	I guess so. That would help, yeah. So dive in? I guess that would help.
0:55.1	Yeah.
0:55.9	So, in a nutshell, uh, I lost my mom.
1:02.0	And of course, you know, most important parts in the world, you know, no husband or kids.
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