Hi, Dad!: Recent Episodes
Dr. Shane Wall gives actionable advice, help, inspiration, and hope to those who need a dad for some great advice.
"Every day when I come home, my dad always has something to say to me. Sometimes, it seems like he makes stuff up just to get on my nerves."
"There's nothing about me that's worth anything. I feel so worthless. What's wrong with me?"
"My "friend" Chad, is on Facebook nearly every day, and it is always ME that has to say "Hi" or start the conversation. What gives?"
"Whether it's going for a car ride or eating dinner, being around my parents is awkward for both of us. What can I do?"
"I’ve been thinking about it, and I have a question— what do girls really want in or from a guy?"
"My father had drank himself to death and the man left us with a moral dilema: his money might be dirty. Should I even take it?"
"Should I follow up on my job applications? Some people are telling me that I shouldn't bother the managers."
Hi Dad— I have a fear of crowds, like stage fright. I get really nervous and scared. Do you have any advice on how to get over it?
I just want to forget everything about my past because it's so sad. But why I can't forget anything, no matter how hard I try?
"I've been bullied almost every year of school. But never have any idea what to do about it."
"Should I, a 14 year old, get a knife for self defense? Someone in my neighborhood got killed, so everyone is paranoid."
"My mom died a few years ago from breast cancer, but I just got my first period. I have no clue how to talk to my dad about it."
"I have a 17-yr. old in the 12th grade, and he's failing two classes, in the first 6 weeks of school. Do I keep trying or do I send him to his father?"
"I have a friend who I’m worried about. He’s bipolar and I haven’t heard from him in a few days. What can I do?"
"I have a conflict with one of my teachers, and it's very deep; for lack of a better word. I have to take her class again and I can't do it. I get so angry when I see her or when she's around. I need help."
"I am very shy and visiting a new church college group tomorrow. I am afraid that I will end up sitting alone with no one to talk to, but I really want to make friends. What are some easy ways I can quickly make acquaintances?"
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"I just turned 13 years old yesterday and all of my friends and family are going on and on about me being a teenager now, but I don't know what I'm supposed to do as a teenager."
"There is nothing I even want out of life. What is the point? I'm so tired of hating myself. Tired of being alone in the world."
"My friend is blonde, athletic legs, prettyish face and people call her hot a lot. People call me hot too... but not when I'm with my friend."
"I feel like I always take every little thing to heart and it's ruining my relationships with people. I guess it's my past that makes me this sensitive. How do I toughen up?"
"My dad started beating me up again. Still, no matter what, I can't bring myself to report him. I love him and i don't want anyting to happen to him but how can I stop him from hurting me?"
"I have a very small number of friends who I feel actually care about me, the person, to some degree. It all leaves me feeling that if I wasn’t around to reach out to people, nobody would miss me. Why do I feel like this?"