Dear Christine, I can’t believe what I just did! How did I get here? I’ve been with my wife for 10 years, and we have a son together that she bore. We live in a great house and neighborhood, and our families are close and involved with us and our son. I always say that I have the perfect life,…
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BUS DRIVER OUT OF JOB, CLAIMS DISCRIMINATION BASED ON ‘FORMER ALCOHOLISM’ QUESTION: Four years ago, I lost my job as a bus driver because I was an alcoholic; I was caught driving while impaired. I lost my license, spent time in jail, then went into rehab, and have been sober ever since. After two years, my license was restored, and…
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Dear Christine, I have been an out member of the community for many years, totally sure of who I am and my sexual preferences.I am a man who has always loved men!I am single at the moment and have been spending a lot of time with my longtime straight lady friend. Over the last few weeks something very odd has…
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WEED TO GO? MARIJUANA USERS SHOULD THINK TWICE BEFORE BRINGING POT ALONG ON OUT- OF-STATE TRIP QUESTION: I grow a small amount of marijuana for my own recreational use. Now that marijuana use is legal in Michigan, I often bring some with me when I visit friends and family (I do not toke and drive!). I’m planning to visit…
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Dear Christine, I am writing to you because I am hurt by my daughter. She is an adult, and she can be very blunt and tactless, but it just is too much for me! She grew up with me being in 2 different relationships, one with her father, and one with a woman when I came out. I stayed in…
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Easy Ways to Donate Your Unwanted Items A cluttered home can become overwhelming. Instead of dumping your unwanted items in the trash when you’re cleaning the house, donate them to a charity. Donating clothes, furniture and other things is an easy way to help people in need, claim a tax deduction and lessen the load on your local landfill. Here…
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It’s time to make those New Year’s resolutions! While many people make them, many never keep them. Why do we all keep trying then? It might sound corny but New Year offers us all a chance to regroup and start fresh. Whether it’s losing a few pounds, working out more, saving money, finding a new job or getting more organized,…
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IS EMPLOYEE BOUND BY ARBITRATION AGREEMENT? QUESTION: When I was hired in at my present job, I was asked to sign a lot of “on-boarding” documents, which included an Arbitration Agreement. Two years on, I believe I have been the victim of sexual harassment, and want to sue the company, but I’m told I must use the arbitration process, and…
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Dear Christine, I’ve never done this before, I’m sorry if it’s a mess. I feel like I’m a burden to everyone. I try my hardest to do good and stay happy to not put the burden of me on anyone. But I mess things up and make mistakes constantly and all my hard work trying to stay positive about things…
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ASKING ABOUT PRIOR WORKER’S COMP FILINGS A NO-NO IN HIRING PROCESS QUESTION: A few months ago, during a job interview, I was asked if I had ever filed a worker’s comp claim. I was afraid that I would be off the short list if I answered honestly (I received worker’s comp after breaking an arm at work a couple of…
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PROBLEMATIC PREGNANCY LEAVES WORKER WITH NO TIME OFF QUESTION: I had some complications with my pregnancy, and had to go on bed rest in my eighth month. My boss said I could take time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act while I was unable to work. I recently gave birth to a little girl, and asked for 12…
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Dear Christine: came out late, bad 5 yr relationship and now in a very good one. Prob is she is still very connected with her ex. They text/talk every day, a lot. The ex will come and spend a weekend. She is very needy and always has drama in her life. She is not out to friends/family or coworkers. I…
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Finding the energy to keep up with housekeeping during the winter months The winter season is hear and with short days, lack of sunlight, and below freezing temperatures, it can make anyone feel unmotivated. In fact, seasonal disorder is a real condition that can seriously affect your mood. If you’re feeling the winter blues, it can affect many aspects of…
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Dear Christine, My wife recently left me for a woman. It’s been traumatic to say the least. I knew something was up. Sex was low, she wasn’t climaxing and I could just feel her pulling away. I was an a_s for about a year, very negative about alot of things, not us, but father dying, money probs, newborn baby, bought…
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WORKER FIRED AFTER BEING OFF WITH THE FLU. WHAT HAPPENED TO PAID LEAVE? QUESTION: Until two weeks ago, I was an hourly worker at a Detroit warehouse. I got a really bad case of the flu, so I missed five days of work. I called in each day. I don’t have good insurance, so I didn’t see a doctor. When I…
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