“Thank you for your ear.  It’s been nice to have someone to listen.”

“I needed someone who would just listen to me without telling me what I should have done or what I have done wrong.  Thank you so much for listening.  I feel a lot better.”

“I’m glad I called”

“I have a much clearer picture of the situation now.”

“I know now that I am not alone in this struggle.”

“Thank you for easing my mind. I was so upset, but I feel calmer now.”

“Working through this with you has been very helpful.  This conversation certainly made me feel better.”

“I should have called a long time ago.”

“I feel I can talk to my son with a new perspective now, and encourage him”

“I am thankful to know that your line is always available to me.”

“I don’t spank my child.  I call you guys instead.”

“You’re the first person who has really taken the time to talk to me”

“You just listen and that’s what I need.  My family doesn’t understand.”

“I really can’t tell you enough how much talking has saved my sanity.”

“Thank you so much for the encouragement.  I have some good ideas to work with now.”